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Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas Tickets

BAFTA-winning presenter and children’s author, Maggie Moate is performing a limited run of Maggie’s Curious Christmas to add a little scientific interest to the holiday season

Great for

Families | Science lovers | Kids

Packed with interactive fun and brimming with festive cheer, Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas is where science meets seasonal magic live on stage.

Following the success of her hit book A Very Curious Christmas, Maddie brings her much-loved experiments and curiosity-driven storytelling to the West End for a limited holiday run at the Garrick Theatre, so book your Maddie's Curious Christmas tickets now!.

This Olivier Award–nominated production (Best Family Show) takes Maddie to the North Pole for work experience with fan-favourite elves Tinker and Goggles, plus a surprise on-screen inspection from Mrs Claus, in a show designed for families with children aged 4+.

This live version of Maddie’s hit book transforms Santa’s workshop into a whirlwind of science-based problem-solving, hands-on demos, and big festive laughs. Kids help Maddie solve snow machine mishaps, fix faulty lights, and crack the case of the silent crackers—all while learning fascinating science facts.

Maddie Moate won the BAFTA Children’s Award for Best Presenter (Maddie’s Do You Know?) in 2017, a British Podcast Award for Best Family Podcast in 2021, and her YouTube channel (with over 80 million views) won Best Kids Channel at the 2022 Kidscreen Awards.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show details

Genre: Play

Audience: Suitable for 4+

Theater name: Garrick Theatre)

Find the best seats in the house with the Garrick Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: Cloakroom, bar, merchandise kiosks, gender neutral washrooms

Theater accessibility: Ramp, accessible seating options, hearing assistance, access performances, adapted toilets

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Maddie Moate as ‘Maddie’ on work‑experience at Santa’s workshop, Kira MacCarter as Elf Tinker, the trainee toymaker, Zain Abrahams as Elf Goggles, Head of Elf Safety, Jennie Dale as Mrs Claus (appears virtually on screen)

Director: Joanna Adeyinka‑Burford & Nic Doodson

Producer: Nic Doodson & Andrew Kay; produced & general managed by COM International Limited (General Manager Carl Bonwick)

Creator/ writer/ producer: Maddie Moate

Set designer: Verity Sadler

Costume designer: Verity Sadler

Sound designer: Liam McDermott (also voice of ‘Chef’)

Additional tips

This show is recommended for audiences above 4+ years.

Most theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

We have booked your slot and your seats are confirmed.

You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check in and retrieve your e-ticket.

If you do not receive your e-tickets, please contact 0330 333 4815 or boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com.