A show that is as much a part of Christmas as turkey, carols and an inexplicable gift from your auntie, we are delighted to welcome Stocking Fillers back to the Studio! Seven brand new ten-minute festive plays to entertain you at the most wonderful time of the year!
A merry mix of comedy and drama, the Stocking Fillers will make you laugh and cry. They might even make you sing and shout. You’ll feel all Christmassy from your head to your mistle-toes.
These short plays have been written by members of the Royal Court’s writing groups and each evening four incredibly talented actors will bring them to life before your very eyes. Stocking Fillers wraps up seven different shows, so there is something for everyone.
So get yourself down to the Royal Court grotto this Christmas and enjoy the show. You’ll be shouting out for myrrh!
Cast confirmed: Carl Cockram, Joe Cowin, Julie Glover and Princess Khumalo
The confirmed short plays are:
Ed Barrett – The Badly Battered Bright Blue Bike
Ed Connole - Tommy and Jerry
David Elliott – A Nice, Old Fashioned, Family Crandlemas
Nadine Jump – Santa’s Little Helpers
Sarah O’Hara – Coffin around The Christmas Tree
Liz Redwood - The Old Fairy
Sinead Taylor – Santa’s In the Wings
Director - Jessica Meade
Set Design – Jen Baron
Performance Information
Approximate show duration: 2 hours including an interval
Advised age rating: 14+
Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in good time.
Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 if you require wheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show.
There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)
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