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The shadow of a Christmas tree against a dark wall, with four small white figurines looking at it. 
The shadow of a Christmas tree against a dark wall, with four small white figurines looking at it. 

Christmas Day

By Sam Grabiner, Directed by James Macdonald

Event details

Tue 9 Dec 2025 - Thu 8 Jan 2026

There’s something perverted about a Christmas tree.
They’ve got an aura.
It looks perverted and it gives me the creeps. 

In an abandoned building somewhere above the Northern Line, with foxes prowling the deserted streets outside, a Jewish family gathers on Christmas Day.

A viciously funny new play about identity, belonging, and the rituals we perform with the people we love.

James Macdonald (Infinite LifeThe Children) directs a darkly comic world premiere from Olivier Award-winning playwright Sam Grabiner (Boys on the Verge of Tears).

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm

Content Warnings Recommended for ages 15+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

Almeida Theatre Auditorium - Marc Brenner

Introducing the 2025-26 Season

CAST & CREATIVES

  • Cast

    Jamie Ankrah
    Jamie Ankrah
    Samuel Blenkin
    Jessica Brindle headshot.
    Jessica Brindle
    Callie Cooke
    Jacob Fortune-Lloyd
    Nigel Lindsay
    Bel Powley
    Bel Powley
  • Creatives

    Sam Grabiner

    Writer

    James Macdonald

    Director

    Jon Clark

    Lighting Designer

    Max Pappenheim

    Sound Designer

    Mary Halliday

    Props Supervisor

    Sophia Golan

    Assistant Director

Performance Schedule

December Performance Schedule Graphic
January Performance Schedule

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email  boxoffice@almeida.co.uk

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 9 – Mon 15 Dec. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Tue 18 Nov. More info

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

Islington First

If you live or work in the Islington area you can book best available seats for £27.50 for performances from Tue 9 – Wed 17 Dec (excluding Tue 16 Dec), subject to availability. Enter promo code ISFIRST when selecting your seats. Find applicable postcodes here.


Talks & Events

Talkback
Talkback
After Wed 17 Dec & Wed 7 Jan evening performances.
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.
Almeida For Free
Mon 5 Jan 7.30pm
A free performance and festival of events exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Sign up to our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to be notified when tickets are available.

Production Supporters

Christmas Day is supported by Dianne Roberts, and Lin and Ken Craig.

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