Archive: 2023. The event details, prices and booking information below are historical. See Buxton Crescent events for current information.

Discover a seasonal adventure filled with Christmas magic and cheer from those festive funsters the Babbling Vagabonds. The Christmas Toyshop Mystery was advertised at the Assembly Rooms for 28 November 2023 at 1.30pm or 6.30pm, as a special Christmas production for all the family. When her baby brother’s beloved toy bear disappears into the mysterious Christmas Toyshop, Lucy has no choice but to dust off her deerstalker hat, grab her mini magnifying glass and follow it. However, on the other side of the door is a wild turkey chase of EPIC proportions.

A performer with a long white tube on a colourful stage set

“Absolutely do not miss this fabulously fun, dynamic and cuddly Christmas show”

Boom Magazine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Loved this afternoon’s performance! What a wonderful end to the year, our children thoroughly enjoyed it”

Audience Member 2022 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The story follows Lucy as she tries to unravel the mysteries, fish out the red herrings and find the clues so she can retrieve her bothersome brother’s beloved bear. A seasonal adventure filled with Christmas magic and cheer from those festive funsters the Babbling Vagabonds!

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Using puppetry, original music, storytelling and shadows, this production brings to life the adventure of one loved Teddy.

About Babbling Vagabonds

Babbling Vagabonds has made theatre and run creative workshops since 2000, including work for children, young people and families.

Their aim is to create heart warming adventures for people of all ages. Sharing the journey with audience, artists and partners that is daring, delightful and inspirational.

A toy bear puppet behind blue stage scenery

Three performers with a toy bear and toy-shop prop

2023 ticket prices

The original announcement listed tickets at £15 for adults, £12 for children and £50 for families, with free entry for under-threes.

Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience, The Crescent, Buxton, SK17 6BH

T: 01298 214577

buxtoncrescentexperience.com/buxton-crescent-experience

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