A magical, gentle and playful Christmas adventure for babies aged 6–18 months and their grown-ups.
Settle down together in a cosy Christmas world as a baby is tucked up to sleep. But then… ding dong!
A Christmas card has arrived. Then a parcel. And another!
As each present is unwrapped, a world of crinkly paper, twinkling lights, festive music and playful surprises comes to life.
Scrunch is a gentle and playful first theatre experience, specially created for babies and their families. Expect wonder, laughter and beautiful surprises.
And when the story ends, the magic isn’t over. Stay and play together, with time to dance, explore, scrunch and make your own Christmas memories.
A relaxed, intimate and joyful introduction to the magic of live theatre – perfect for your baby’s first Christmas.
“The young audience are giggling with wonder and there’s good news for the grownups: this is one festive mess you don’t need to clean up yourself.” - The Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A gloriously heartwarming, playful production for babies and toddlers.” - Everything Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐ WhatsOnStage
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that bringing your baby to the theatre for the first time can be a big step. Here are some of our frequently asked questions about the show, to help you plan your trip with confidence.
We want your baby to have a great first experience of theatre, so we’ve set our age guidance to reflect this (6-18 months). The show will be sensory and a very new environment for a lot of little ones (and parents). We want everyone to feel relaxed, so this means not overwhelming our very youngest audience members by admitting children who might be slightly too old to the performance.
How long is the show?
The performance runs for approx 25mins, followed by approx 15mins playtime.
Where will we sit?
You and your baby will sit on clearly marked floor seating on quilted mats, or benches at the back for those unable to sit on the floor. You have to reserve specific seating when you book, and we ask that you and your baby remain in your chosen seating throughout the show.
Does my baby need to be quiet?
No! Babies can respond however they like - gurgling, laughing, commenting (if they’ve started talking), or hiccupping! If your baby does get restless, we often find that you simply standing up and moving slightly further away relaxes them enough for them to stay watching the performance. Obviously, if your baby gets really upset, then it’s a good idea to take them outside but you’re very welcome to come back at any time.
Can I breast-feed during the show?
Absolutely! Breast and bottle feeding are welcome throughout.
Is there somewhere to change my baby?
We have baby changing facilities in the basement
Where will I park my pram/buggy?
You can park your buggy in the foyer.
To create the best experience for every family, Scrunch is exclusively for babies aged 6–18 months, with a maximum of two adults accompanying each baby.