Rod Campbell's festive children's musical theatre adaptation of his book 'Dear Santa', with music, audience participation and a chance to meet Santa.
Dear Santa Live comes to the Connaught Theatre on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December, bringing Rod Campbell's festive children's book Dear Santa to the stage. If the name sounds familiar, it's because Campbell also wrote Dear Zoo, so this is from the same hand. The story follows a little hero called Sarah, for whom Santa sets out to find the perfect Christmas present with the help of a cheeky Elf, told with music, laughter and plenty of audience participation. It's aimed at children aged two to seven, and the whole thing runs for 55 minutes.
There are two casts alternating on the show. The Jingle Company features David Westbrook as Santa, Sam Hoye as Elf, and Elizabeth Kirk as Sarah. The Holly Company brings together Jason Furnival, Adam Kurton, and Amber Potter. Tim Wallers directs, with music and sound design by Miles Russell and set design by Rod Campbell himself. The Worthing dates are part of a wider tour running through December 2026, with stops at the Battersea Arts Centre, The Haymarket, The Blake Theatre in Monmouth and The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury.
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Beyond the performance, there's a chance to meet Santa himself and pick up an exclusive Christmas gift after the show. Tickets start from £16.50, which includes the levy, plus a £1.75 transaction fee. For reception, infant schools and nurseries, the price is £13.50 plus the £1.75 transaction fee, and there's one free ticket for every ten sold for an accompanying adult. The two Worthing shows run on Tuesday 8 December at 3:45pm and Wednesday 9 December at 10:30am at the Connaught Theatre on Union Place.
