A nostalgic, feel-good festive singalong featuring classic songs, throwback mashups, and stories for a perfect Christmas warm-up.
If you are looking for a way to kick off the festive season, James B Partridge is bringing his show, The Big Christmas Assembly, to the Theatre Royal in Brighton on 6 December 2026. It is a concept that leans heavily into nostalgia, specifically designed to recreate the feeling of those school Christmas assemblies we all remember from childhood. Partridge, who gained attention through his work on TikTok and has a background as a primary school teacher, has built this show around a mix of classic festive songs, mashups, and stories. It is essentially a singalong format that aims to tap into that specific, slightly chaotic, and warm atmosphere of nativity plays and school halls.
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Partridge has a fairly extensive musical background, having collaborated with artists like Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and Electric Light Orchestra, and he has appeared on programmes such as BBC Radio 2 and The One Show. He has described the show as a celebration of those early memories, noting that he wants audiences to relive the joy that those songs brought when we were younger. It is a touring production, so while the Brighton date is set for early December, there are other stops across the country, including venues like the Troxy in London. If you are planning to go, it is worth noting that the Troxy venue has a minimum age restriction of 14, so it is a good idea to check the specific conditions for the Theatre Royal if you are planning to attend with younger family members.
Tickets for the standard entry are currently listed at around £32.72. Given that previous tours have sold out, booking ahead is a practical step if you are interested in attending. The show seems to be aimed at a broad audience—whether you are heading out with a group of friends, colleagues, or family—who are looking for a festive experience that feels a bit more grounded in shared cultural memories rather than a standard concert. It is a straightforward, music-focused event that relies on the familiarity of the songs and the storytelling aspect to create its atmosphere.
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