Exeter Northcott & PaddleBoat Theatre Company present
The Jolly Christmas Postman
A festive treat for little ones and their grown-ups!
Following last year’s hugely popular Elves and the Shoemaker, join us this Christmas season as Exeter Northcott and PaddleBoat Theatre Company unite once again for a magical theatrical adventure based on the beloved book The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
The Jolly Postman is back — and he’s delivering festive cheer all across Fairytale Land! From Red Riding Hood to Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man to Baby Bear, he has special letters (and surprises!) for all your favourite storybook characters. But will he make his final delivery in time for Christmas?
Packed with music, gentle humour and plenty of interactive moments, this heartwarming show is perfect for ages 3 – 8 and their families. Expect giggles, gasps and a sprinkling of snow in this beautifully staged festive tale that brings the joy of storytelling and imagination to life.
A perfect introduction to theatre for younger children, with live music, puppetry and a delightful festive atmosphere.
This Christmas, a visit to the theatre is just part of the experience!
Before and after the performance there will be plenty of fun activities for little ones to get involved with that will help them to explore the story, introduce them to the characters, and get creative! They’ll also be a relaxed and sensory chill out space available.
Plus, every child receives a fun activity sheet full of games and puzzles, and a special letter template to write their very own letter to Santa. Fold your letter in half, bring it to the show with you and one of our posties will collect it during the show and deliver it to Santa!
Not going to have time to stay for the the activities, or want to print your own at home to continue the fun? You can download the activity sheet and letter to Santa below.
DOWNLOAD ACTIVITY SHEET DOWNLOAD LETTER TO SANTA
Every 4pm show it’s pyjama party time!
For these special pre-bedtime performances, pyjamas and comfy onesies are highly encouraged for the little ones (and perfectly acceptable for the bigger ones). Bring your blankies and cuddly toys, and snuggle up with a luxury hot chocolate or babyccino, available from our theatre bar.
Access performances
Relaxed performances: Thu 18 Dec, 12pm & Sun 21 Dec, 10.30am
BSL-interpreted performance: Mon 22 Dec, 4pm. To book the seats with the best view of the BSL interpreter, please contact our box office team on welcome@exeternorthcott.co.uk.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ACCESS PERFORMANCES
If it would be helpful to have extra information about the plot, characters and notable moments in the show, you can download our visual story (contains spoilers).
BSL-interpreted by Sarah Ankers, provided by Complete Communication, part of The Inclusivity Group.
Barnfield Theatre
