Interactive Christmas show with puppetry and snow effects for children under eight, where visitors help the Head Elf prepare for Christmas Eve.
The Ho Ho Ho Jolly Christmas Show runs at The Arts Centre in Swindon from 17 to 24 December, a family show set inside Santa's workshop. The story follows Jolly, the new Head Elf, who's busy getting everything ready for Christmas Eve and needs a hand wrapping presents and feeding the reindeer. Along the way, you meet her friends: Rusty the cook, Rudolph, and Tiny Tina, a workshop mouse, before Santa himself returns to see the good work that's been done.
It's billed as an interactive show with charming puppetry and enchanting snow effects, so it's one where the audience gets involved rather than just sitting back. The whole thing carries a heartwarming theme of generosity and care for others at Christmas time, and it's aimed at children aged eight and under, families and babies in arms, so it's a safe bet if you've got the little ones with you. With the puppetry and the snow, there's plenty for younger kids to focus on, and the interactive side means they can play a part in the story rather than just watching it happen.
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Because it runs from 17 to 24 December, you've got a good window to fit it in whenever works best for you in the run-up to the big day. It's at The Arts Centre here in Swindon, so it's easy enough to get to without a long trek. If you're looking for something to do with the kids before the 25th, this is a solid option that's built for the youngest members of the family.
