A Child's Christmas in Wales

A festive stage adaptation of Dylan Thomas’ beloved poem, combining music, puppetry and candlelit imagery in a magical hour-long Christmas show.

Theatre Royal Bath presents A Child's Christmas in Wales in the Ustinov Studio.

Dylan Thomas’ beloved poem is woven into an hour of music, puppetry, candles, shadows and storytelling, created by Emma Rice Company.

Dates: Wed 9 Dec 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026

Selected performance times: 2.30pm / 6.30pm / 7.00pm / 7.30pm (varies by date)

Running time: 1 hour

Babes in Arms performances: Sun 13 Dec 2026 11.00am and Tue 22 Dec 2026 11.00am (for parents with babies under 12 months; relaxed feel with freedom to come and go).

Ticket prices: All tickets £38; discounts £23 (discount eligibility details apply).

Venue access: Ustinov Studio entrance is on Monmouth Street; the Ustinov cannot be accessed from the Main House foyer.