Following several sensational runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, cult comedy show Mr. Thing is set to
delight audiences this winter at Seven Dials Playhouse. The beloved duo, Tom Clarkson and Owen
Visser, will bring their unique blend of multimedia madness and comedic chaos to the stage for a
live festive special with The Christmas Thing.
Co-hosted by this dynamic double act, The Christmas Thing invites audiences to become part of the
studio experience as a festive TV show is pieced together live on stage. Featuring surprise guests,
Christmas games, video sketches, music, remote-controlled cameras, drumming robots, and plenty
of technical hi-jinks, the show promises to deliver a whirlwind of multimedia mayhem. As part of the
internationally renowned Mr. Thing troupe, the pair have been creating silly things together since
childhood and have cultivated a unique style of comedy that will captivate audiences across London.
Unlike anything else you’ll see in London this December, this expertly crafted show will tap into Tom
and Owen’s shared love of old school comedy and is guaranteed to provide the ultimate Christmassy
experience from the moment you step through the front door. This joyous and feel-good production
is the perfect alternative seasonal show for anyone who’s looking for a change from seeing ‘A
Christmas Carol’ for the 40th time.
Writers and Creative Directors Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser comment, Nothing says festive more
than the Christmas TV Special and we’re so excited to be creating our own, live on stage every night!
Channeling the spirit of Morecambe and Wise, the energy of The Muppet Show, the chaos of Noel’s
House Party, the whimsy of Taskmaster and the stupidity of Shooting Stars into one big wholesome
nightly knees up, all captured with live cameras that are broadcasting nightly…to nowhere. Half the
time you feel like you’re watching a chaotic festive TV show being made live in front of you… and the
other half is like you’re back home at your family Christmas having a sing-song and tossing mince
pies at your uncle Gary during an egg-nog fuelled dispute over the rules of KerPlunk.
Wednesday 4th – Saturday 21st December 2024, 7:30pm
https://sevendialsplayhouse.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173659725/events