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The Christmas Cracker

Theatre Royal Brighton18 December 2026 to 22 December 2026 (selected dates)

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18 December 2026 to 22 December 2026 (selected dates)

Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

About the show

The Christmas Cracker at Theatre Royal Brighton is FranHan Theatre's 50-minute festive show with puppets for ages 3 to 8. Book tickets.

The Christmas Cracker tickets in Brighton

The Christmas Cracker is a 50-minute family show by FranHan Theatre at Theatre Royal Brighton. Framed as an invitation to Grandpa Elf's Christmas party, it takes children aged 3 to 8 and their families on a mischievous journey around the theatre, with puppets, dancing and festive chaos.

What the show involves

The party has been in preparation since the previous year: presents wrapped, stockings hung, tinsel and fairy lights all in place. Just as the final touches are being applied, a mischievous visitor throws the celebrations into disarray, and audiences follow the Elves as they try to rescue the festivities.

FranHan Theatre describe the show as funny and enchanting, featuring puppets and a prompt to dust off your dance moves, with cheese and crackers among the promised festive elements.

About FranHan Theatre

FranHan Theatre made the show. They took the Brighton Fringe Family Friendly Award 2026 for their sell-out production Fishy Tales.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Theatre Royal Brighton	Brighton	Fri 18 Dec 2026 - Tue 22 Dec 2026	On sale	Book tickets

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ATG lists a running time of 50 minutes. Confirm the performance time and any interval information when booking.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does The Christmas Cracker last?

The running time is 50 minutes.

What age is The Christmas Cracker suitable for?

The show is aimed at children aged 3 to 8 and their families.

Who created The Christmas Cracker?

It was made by FranHan Theatre, who received the Brighton Fringe Family Friendly Award 2026 for their sell-out production Fishy Tales.

Where can I book The Christmas Cracker tickets?

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Which regional venues are listed for The Christmas Cracker?

Theatre Royal Brighton: Fri 18 Dec 2026 - Tue 22 Dec 2026.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD

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Train

Brighton (BTN) railway station is about a 10 minute walk from the theatre, or roughly 4 minutes by taxi, with the walking route running along Queen's Road and through North Laine. The station has frequent services to London and across the South East.

Bus

Numerous Brighton & Hove Buses services stop along North Street, around 2 minutes' walk away. The closest stops are B, C, X and Y, served by routes 1, 1A, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, N5, 7, 12, 12A, 12X, 18, 21, 22, 25, 46, 55 and 60.

Parking

The nearest car park is the NCP Theatre Car Park on Church Street, BN1 1US. The theatre has no parking of its own, but there are three disabled bays on New Road just outside the theatre for Blue Badge holders, and four Access parking spaces on New Road about 25 metres from the venue, outside the accountancy firm Lucraft, Hodgson & Dawes and the restaurant Tonkotsu. Taxis can drop off and pick up directly outside.