Leicester’s Curve theatre has revealed its festive treat for families this year: a brand-new Made at Curve production of Aliens Love Panta Claus, running from Tuesday 2 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026.
Based on the bestselling picture book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Aliens Love Panta Claus follows the success of Curve’s 2024 adaptation of Pirates Love Underpants, which toured the UK for 17 weeks.
This new adaptation is written by Curve Creative Programmes Practitioner Chandni Mistry (The Owl Who Came For Christmas, Roti Moon), with direction by Julia Thomas, whose previous Curve credits include Giraffes Can’t Dance and George’s Marvellous Medicine.
Music and lyrics are by Curve Resident Creative Jude Taylor, known for his work on Pirates Love Underpants and The Owl Who Came For Christmas.
Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:
“Hot off the heels from the swashbuckling Pirates Love Underpants, we are looking forward to bringing Claire Freedman and Ben Cort’s pants-tastic tale of Santa, aliens and underpants to our Studio stage this Christmas.
Acclaimed director Julia Thomas makes a triumphant return to Curve, alongside our very own Chandni Mistry who is adapting the story for the stage, collaborating with Curve musical maestro Jude Taylor, who has created sensational songs for the show.
This is the perfect festive adventure to introduce the next generation to the magic of live theatre; playing alongside our production of The Sound of Music, it’s set to be another magical Christmas at Curve and we look forward to welcoming you all!”
Audiences can expect a magical adventure filled with festive knicker cheer, intergalactic joy, and rocket-fuelled memory-making for all ages.
“The aliens are excited,
As tomorrow’s Christmas Day,
So instead of stealing underpants,
They’re giving them away!”
From Friday 5 December, all performances will offer a more relaxed environment to ensure accessibility for all children and families. These access performances are supported by voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.
Produced by Curve in association with Norwell Lapley Productions Ltd, Aliens Love Panta Claus was originally published by Simon and Schuster UK Ltd in 2010.
Listings and ticket information can be found here
