A lively Ukrainian folk comedy with music, festive characters and audience interaction, inspired by the New Year's celebration Malanka.
Shchedryi Vechir: Malanka comes to the Guildhall Eventroom on Sunday 20 December, a Ukrainian folk comedy that blends tradition and humour. It's built around festive carols, colourful folk characters and plenty of audience interaction, so you're not just watching from your seat — you'll be part of it.
The show takes its name and its spirit from Malanka, the lively New Year's Eve celebration of Ukrainian culture. If you're not familiar, Malanka is all about mischief and festive chaos, and that's exactly what the comedy leans into. It's a folk tradition brought to a stage in the heart of Milton Keynes, a city known for its contemporary architecture and inclusive community spaces.
Between the carols and the characters, the whole thing is designed to be interactive, so expect to be drawn into the action rather than just sitting back. It's a folk comedy that doesn't stay on one side of the room, and the festive chaos is a big part of the appeal. If you've never come across Malanka before, this is a good way to see it in action.
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It runs from 17:30 to 19:00, with doors opening at 17:15, so you'll be in and out in a couple of hours. Tickets are £10, and the venue is the Guildhall Eventroom, 300 Saxon Gate, MK9 2ES.
