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Hey! Christmas Tree

Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester · 5 December to 27 December 2026

Hey! Christmas Tree, from Chichester Festival TheatreImage: Chichester Festival Theatre
5 Dec to 27 Dec

Image: Chichester Festival Theatre

A gentle, funny festive story created by Michael Morpurgo, made as a first Christmas theatre trip for 3 to 7 year olds. It lasts about an hour in the intimate Minerva Theatre.

Highlights

  • Created by Michael Morpurgo
  • About one hour long
  • Free play cafés around the show
  • Relaxed performance on 9 December

Good to know

  • Box office 01243 781312

Getting there

Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, PO19 6AP

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