Families can enjoy a magical Christmas story at Gala Theatre this festive season.
Elf’s Christmas Toys, at the Durham City venue during December, is the follow-up to last year’s extremely successful production of Elf’s Christmas Adventure.
When the North Pole’s toy machine gets in a muddle, it’s up to the audience to help Elf and his friends fix the machine in time to make all the presents for Christmas.
Aimed at families with children under the age of five, Elf’s Christmas Toys is an original story that offers children an introduction to theatre.
A co-production between Gala and Durham Scenic Workshops, who were also responsible for Elf’s Christmas Adventure, it is part of a busy festive period at the theatre.
Running alongside the production will be Gala’s fun-filled family panto, which this year sees regulars Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley directing and starring in the rags-to-riches story of Cinderella.
Robin Byers, Durham County Council’s service manager for place and experience, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Durham Scenic Workshops back to Gala and working with them to produce Elf’s Christmas Toys.
“Last year’s show was incredibly popular with families and we’re already seeing a huge demand for tickets this year with some shows already selling out.
“We can’t wait to see what mischief Elf gets into this year.”
Elf’s Christmas Toys runs from Friday, 4 December to Thursday, 24 December, with performances at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.
Tickets are priced from £6. To book, visit Gala box office, call 03000 266 600 or go online at www.galadurham.co.uk