Two people stand by a colourful beach hut on stage; one leans from a window smiling, while the other—in a bright shirt with bananas—stands in front. A guitar, beach props, and touches of Christmas décor are visible nearby.

Two people stand by a colourful beach hut on stage; one leans from a window smiling, while the other—in a bright shirt with bananas—stands in front. A guitar, beach props, and touches of Christmas décor are visible nearby.

Children and adults sit and lie on mats and rugs on a dark floor, watching something off-camera. The environment is dimly lit with purple and blue lighting, evoking a cosy Christmas atmosphere.

Children and adults sit and lie on mats and rugs on a dark floor, watching something off-camera. The environment is dimly lit with purple and blue lighting, evoking a cosy Christmas atmosphere.

A man in a colourful shirt and orange shorts sits cross-legged onstage next to a smiling woman in a white shirt. Amidst stage props and a painted set, they chat animatedly—perhaps planning for Christmas or sharing laughs over bananas.

A man in a colourful shirt and orange shorts sits cross-legged onstage next to a smiling woman in a white shirt. Amidst stage props and a painted set, they chat animatedly—perhaps planning for Christmas or sharing laughs over bananas.

Frozen Charlotte and Capital Theatres present

Bananas for Christmas

Thu 17 - Thu 31 Dec 2026

Venue: Studio Theatre

Our alternative to Panto for younger audiences, Bananas for Christmas is an inclusive and welcoming celebration of friendship, fun and the magic of Christmas, crafted especially for children and their families, friends, schools and nurseries.

Life is mellow (and yellow) for our pair of banana-loving beach-dwellers until one of them goes a bit Bananas for Christmas – because what is Christmas if you don’t have it all? This riotously silly show might see them tangled in the tinsel, but we guarantee it will be banana-splittingly funny and full of festive cheer.

Award-winning children’s theatre company Frozen Charlotte, supported by Riff Raff Producing CIC, assembles a creative team that includes director Heather Fulton, dramaturg Brenda Murphy, designer Katy Wilson, composer Greg Sinclair, lighting designer Simon Wilkinson, creative access artist Kirstin Abrahams and performer Lewie Watson.

Bananas for Christmas is commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theatres and Eden Court Highlands.

"Younger theatre-goers sure to go bananas for unusual festive treat"
Press and Journal

"Full of little details that give it so much charm"
Press and Journal

Children and adults sit and lie on mats and rugs on a dark floor, watching something off-camera. The environment is dimly lit with purple and blue lighting, evoking a cosy Christmas atmosphere.

A person with curly hair holds a wooden bat and points excitedly to the right. Wearing a white T-shirt with a colourful dot pattern and shorts, they sit against a dark background, looking ready for a game—or perhaps some Christmas fun with bananas.

Two performers are on stage; one leans out of a colourful, banana-themed hut, while the other stands beside it in a pink and orange outfit. Silhouettes of audience members are visible in the foreground.

A boy wearing glasses sits in a dimly lit theatre, looking ahead, perhaps awaiting a Christmas performance. Several adults and other children sit in a row behind him, all facing the same direction against the dark background.

A woman stands behind a man wearing a life jacket and a yellow inflatable swim ring shaped like bananas. The woman appears to be assisting him next to a colourful, green and yellow structure with a dark background.

A man in a colourful shirt and orange shorts sits cross-legged onstage next to a smiling woman in a white shirt. Amidst stage props and a painted set, they chat animatedly—perhaps planning for Christmas or sharing laughs over bananas.

A man in a colourful, patterned outfit touches a glowing jug attached to a brightly painted structure with bananas and a small window, all set against a dark, Christmas-lit background.

Children and adults sit and lie on mats and rugs on a dark floor, watching something off-camera. The environment is dimly lit with purple and blue lighting, evoking a cosy Christmas atmosphere.

A person with curly hair holds a wooden bat and points excitedly to the right. Wearing a white T-shirt with a colourful dot pattern and shorts, they sit against a dark background, looking ready for a game—or perhaps some Christmas fun with bananas.

Two performers are on stage; one leans out of a colourful, banana-themed hut, while the other stands beside it in a pink and orange outfit. Silhouettes of audience members are visible in the foreground.

A boy wearing glasses sits in a dimly lit theatre, looking ahead, perhaps awaiting a Christmas performance. Several adults and other children sit in a row behind him, all facing the same direction against the dark background.

A woman stands behind a man wearing a life jacket and a yellow inflatable swim ring shaped like bananas. The woman appears to be assisting him next to a colourful, green and yellow structure with a dark background.

A man in a colourful shirt and orange shorts sits cross-legged onstage next to a smiling woman in a white shirt. Amidst stage props and a painted set, they chat animatedly—perhaps planning for Christmas or sharing laughs over bananas.

A man in a colourful, patterned outfit touches a glowing jug attached to a brightly painted structure with bananas and a small window, all set against a dark, Christmas-lit background.

Lewie Watson & Megan Lovat

Performers

Heather Fulton

Director

Brenda Murphy

Dramaturg

Greg Sinclair

Composer/Sound Designer

Katy Wilson & Valerie Reid

Co-Designers

Kirstin Abrahams

Creative Access Artist

Rory Kay

Production / Stage Manager

Zoe Williams

Lighting Designer

Jen Cantwell

Making support

Alison Burnley & Ellie Davies (Riff Raff Producing)

Producing Partners

Performance details

Show times: Various times
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Running time: Approx. 45 minutes, no interval
Age suitability: 3+ and their families

Discounts

Concessions £2 off.

School Groups (10+): £10. Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students.

Accessibility information

British Sign Language performance Sun 20 December, 2pm
Relaxed performance Sun 20 December, 11am

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