Following several sensational runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, cult comedy show Mr. Thing – dynamic double act Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser – are bringing their unique blend of multimedia madness and comedic chaos to the stage in London for a live festive special “broadcasting” live from Seven Dials Playhouse.
Each night the audience will become the studio audience as Tom, Owen and a crew of Things pull together a festive TV show live on stage with surprise guests, Christmas games, video sketches, live music, remote controlled cameras, musical robots, technical hi-jinx and much more. Welcome to the multimedia mayhem that is The Christmas Thing!
Unlike anything else you’ll see in London this festive season, 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’ again.
Writers and Creative Directors Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser said: “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 will 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.”
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, Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser will create a brand new festive TV special on stage… with the audience the stars of the show!
Listings and ticket information can be found here
