The Canny Christmas Show
Price
£12
£12 per person (all guests need a ticket).
About
An interactive 40-minute festive show for young families, with three Geordie elves causing Christmas chaos and a visit from Santa.
This new interactive show for 2026 takes place in the museum's Play + Invent space and is designed for families with children aged around 3–7. Three cheeky Geordie elves lead a black-and-white festive adventure full of music, laughter and mischief, ending with a special appearance from Santa. After each 40-minute show, families can stay for festive photo opportunities with the characters. Shows run at 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm across four dates in December.
All dates · 20
December 2026
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