Sussex audiences are in for a treat this festive season, with two dazzling live shows set to fill theatres with music, laughter, and holiday spirit. From the toe-tapping Irish celebration A Fairytale for Christmas to the high-energy rock’n’roll spectacular That’ll Be Christmas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy across the county this winter.
✨ A Fairytale for Christmas
Theatre Royal Brighton – 9–10 November
The Hawth, Crawley – 20 November
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne – 21 December
Returning for its biggest tour yet, the sell-out family favourite A Fairytale for Christmas promises a magical evening of festive music, Irish dance, and Celtic spirit. This world-class concert weaves together classic Christmas hits — from I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day to Step Into Christmas — with timeless Irish favourites including The Irish Rover and Dirty Old Town.
Created by Ged Graham, the show beautifully captures the warmth and togetherness of the season, blending the joy of Christmas with the heart of Irish tradition.
🎸 That’ll Be Christmas
Assembly Hall, Worthing – 11 December
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne – 18–19 December
From the team behind the hit show That’ll Be The Day, this festive edition brings audiences a rock’n’roll sleigh ride through the greatest Christmas hits of all time. Expect sensational performances of Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Step Into Christmas, Last Christmas and more — all delivered with the trademark humour, energy, and showmanship of Trevor Payne and his talented cast.
Packed with live music, comedy sketches, and feel-good nostalgia, That’ll Be Christmas guarantees a night of laughter and joy for the whole family.
