An evening of riotous festive revelry with live music, tall tales and belly laughs – but it’s supposed to be a secret, so keep it under wraps…

England. 1647. Celebrating Christmas has been banned by those pesky Puritans. Carols are criminal. Turkey’s taboo. Banquets are banished and stage-plays prohibited. In fact, festivities of any kind are quite frankly forbidden. But we don’t give a figgy pudding.

Here at the Undercover Christmas Club, misrule and mayhem are on the menu. Hidden away from prying eyes, we present a feast of theatrical yuletide treats. Tales abound and songs a-plenty, served with a side of tomfoolery and washed down with a tankard of merriment. Join us under the cover of night as we frolic without fear and revel in rebellion. After all, ‘tis the season to be jolly.

Undercover Christmas Club is a musical comedy inspired by mummers’ plays and based on the Puritan ban on celebrating Christmas in 17th Century England, in which a group of rebel performers put on a secret show featuring plays, songs, and interactive audience games.

This show had an 8-night run at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol in December 2019.
Reviews can be found at the bottom of this page.

Credits
Kate Stokes: Co-Writer & Performer
Thomas Manson: Co-Writer, Composer & Performer
Sophie Jackson: Co-Composer & Musician
Alison Cowling: Performer & Musician
Ashley Scott: Performer