Five Children and It

On a trip to the countryside for Christmas, five siblings discover a magical, ancient and grumpy sand fairy whose wish-granting isn’t always as straightforward as they might hope. A series of wishing adventures ensues, with some lessons along the way in being careful what you wish for. Join Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, baby ‘Lamb’ and the mysterious Psammead for some fun, frolics and flights of fancy at the Tabard this Christmas.

Directed by the Tabard’s Artistic Director Simon Reilly, this fantastical story is for children of all ages and grown-ups too! A mixture of history, slapstick comedy and wordplay, there is plenty to enjoy for everyone. Adapted by Louise Haddington from the classic children’s book by E. Nesbit, author of The Railway Children, Five Children and It is a magical, festive production for the whole family.

Reviews

"This play is absolutely wonderful, and is a real treat for the whole family. You will wish you had seen it sooner." Fairy Powered Productions ★★★★★

"A charming and assured production, and offers something different from the raucousness of pantomime during the festive period." LondonTheatre1.com ★★★★

"The production is charming and imaginative, sprinkled throughout with music and humour, but always remaining at its core a warming story of Christmas joy and wonder." Chiswick Herald

Practical info

RUNNING TIME: Approx 1 hour 30 minutes including an interval.

Group booking rates are available – contact info@tabard.org.uk for more information.

For information about bookings, concessions, refunds and exchanges, please see here.

LATECOMERS: Due to the design of the auditorium, latecomers cannot be admitted until the interval.