Around the World in 80 Days

Company of Ten are taking Around the World in 80 Days to the Abbey Theatre this December, with a run that stretches from the 18th to the 29th. It's a fresh, fast-moving theatrical adaptation of Jules Verne's classic tale, and since the company is resident at the Abbey, it's one of their main Christmas slots. The story follows the wager of the unflappable Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout, who have to circle the globe in eighty days. It's recommended for ages seven and over, so it works as a family outing over the holidays.

The production is staged by Company of Ten, the resident company at the Abbey Theatre, and they're working from Laura Eason's adaptation of the novel. Reviews describe it as full of daring, energy and wit, with heart — the kind of thing that holds up when you're watching it with kids in tow. It's a well-known story, but seeing it played out on stage gives it a different energy than reading it on the page.

There are plenty of dates to choose from, so you can fit it in whenever suits you best. The main run is on the Main Stage: 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28 and 29 December, all starting at 7:30pm. If you'd rather go during the day, there are matinees on 20 and 27 December at 2:00pm, which run in the Studio. Just a heads-up: there are no performances on 21 and 26 December, so keep that in mind if you're planning around Boxing Day. Tickets are £16, with concessions at £14 and children aged 13 and under at £10. You can find the full schedule and book your seats at abbeytheatre.org.uk.