How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney? 2025

A Told by an Idiot and Unicorn Theatre co-production

A comic Christmas caper for everyone aged 2 to 102

Ever wondered how Santa goes down the chimney?

Feet first? Head first? On a zip wire?

What if he gets stuck? What if there’s a fire at the bottom? What if there’s no chimney at all?

Can Santa post himself in a parcel? Come in disguise as the Christmas turkey? Or step out of a festive movie on TV?

Join us for a thrilling fusion of physical comedy, live music and anarchic fun!

'One of the jewels of left-field British theatre' (The Guardian), Told by an Idiot unleash their internationally acclaimed visual comedy in this new stage adaptation and world premiere of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny picture book.

Performance Dates

15 November 2025 - 3 January 2026 - Unicorn Theatre

Reviews

★★★★★ 'The sheer infectious delight from the audience is a testament to Told by an Idiot's ability to fill the space with pure, unadulterated joy' PINK PRINCE THEATRE

★★★★★ 'A triumph of festive theatre' THE SPY IN THE STALLS

★★★★★ ‘a euphoric and imaginative piece of theatre that really is for everyone aged from 2–102’ ADVENTURES IN THEATRELAND

★★★★★ ‘an endearingly unconventional show’ FAIRY POWERED PRODUCTIONS

★★★★ 'Delightfully absurd’ TIMEOUT

★★★★ ‘Joyous take on acclaimed picture book’ THE STAGE

★★★★ 'good fun...joyously surreal' LONDON THEATRE1

'plenty of physical tomfoolery to entertain the audience' THE GUARDIAN

‘A thrilling fusion of physical comedy, live music and anarchic fun!’ THE FAMILY STAGE