CHRISTMAS magic, mischievous elves and a Santa who has lost his famous “Ho Ho Ho” are set to bring festive fun to Ipswich when the Ipswich Little Theatre Society’s Daytime Theatre Troupe presents Nixy Elf’s Christmas Adventure this month.
The heartwarming Christmas pantomime promises laughter, colourful characters and plenty of audience participation as families join Nixy, the youngest elf in Santaland, on a magical journey of friendship, courage and self-discovery.
But all is not merry at the North Pole.
Santa has mysteriously lost his Christmas cheer, the number of letters arriving from children is falling, and the festive spirit that makes Christmas so special is beginning to disappear.
Meanwhile, young Nixy is growing tired of being overlooked.
Forever assigned the jobs nobody else wants, from feeding reindeer to cleaning stables, the cheeky little elf spends his days playing tricks and making others laugh while secretly wishing he could be someone important.
With Christmas in jeopardy, Nixy sets off on an unexpected adventure guided by Aurora, the Northern Lights Fairy.
Along the way, he discovers that everyone has something valuable to offer and that kindness, bravery and believing in yourself can make even the smallest elf a Christmas hero.
Audiences will meet a colourful cast of North Pole favourites, including Rudolph, Frosty and his wife Freesia, Chrissy Tree and a merry band of elves, as they work together to restore Santa’s Christmas spirit.
Designed for children aged three to eight, the production combines music, colourful costumes, animated characters and interactive storytelling, with youngsters encouraged to sing along and become part of the festive adventure.
The performances will run for approximately 45 to 50 minutes, making the show an ideal introduction to live theatre for younger audiences.
Shows will be held at the Incinerator Theatre Complex, 15 Burley Griffin Drive, Ipswich, on November 17, 18, 20, 24, 26 and 27, with performances at 10am and noon.
A special Saturday matinee will also be staged on November 21 at 1pm.
Tickets cost $8 per person, with bookings essential due to limited seating.
Children will be seated on the floor or in chairs, with performers bringing the story to life around them. Young audience members will also have an opportunity to meet the cast following the performance.
The production offers Ipswich families an affordable opportunity to embrace the Christmas spirit while supporting local community theatre.
And with Santa’s laughter missing and Christmas letters disappearing, it might just take one mischievous little elf to save the most wonderful time of the year.
For bookings, contact Marie Mortimer on 0461 427 573 or email daytimetheatretroupebookings@ilt.org.au.
