Punchdrunk Enrichment has revealed the full creative team behind its upcoming immersive Christmas production, Fireside Tales, alongside the release of brand-new artwork.
The show marks the first production written and directed by Steve McCourt in his new role as Artistic Director of Punchdrunk Enrichment.
Joining McCourt on the creative team are designer Mydd Pharo, costume designer Melissa Simon-Hartman, lighting designer Sarah Readman, and sound designer Dominic Kennedy.
Fireside Tales will run from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 at Punchdrunk Enrichment Stores in Wembley Park, Brent. Tickets start from £15.
This enchanting interactive adventure is designed for children aged 7–11 and their grown-ups. Audiences will step into a magical world where stories flicker like flames and imagination keeps them burning bright.
“Working on Fireside Tales with the Punchdrunk Enrichment team has been such a joy,” said Mydd Pharo. “Together we’ve reimagined the space as playful, elemental, and full of possibility, allowing the wild in and bringing the outside alive indoors. It has been a process full of fun, invention, and collaboration, and I’m thrilled to see audiences step into this world we’ve created.”
Melissa Simon-Hartman added, “Being part of Fireside Tales has been an incredible opportunity to merge my love of storytelling with costume design. I am passionate about creating pieces that don’t just dress a character but help transport audiences into whole new worlds. This production celebrates imagination, heritage, and community, values that are at the heart of my practice.”
Lighting designer Sarah Readman said, “I am blazing with joy to be part of creating Fireside Tales and I’m so excited for people to step into our world, sit around the fire and share stories.”
The production has been developed in collaboration with schools and encourages young audiences to draw, write and share their own stories. It explores themes of storytelling, memory, and imagination.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
