Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas
EVENT

Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas

Ropetackle Arts Centre | Shoreham-by-Sea
🎄Christmas·📚Book Readings & Storytelling·🎪Shows & Performances

Event Details

Dates

Fri 4 Dec '26

Thu 10 Dec '26

Event runs in sessions

11:30 – 14:15

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn) – 4 years

Type

Indoor

About this event

Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas is part of the programme at Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea.

Interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers and their parents or carers. Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play.

What to expect:

  • Friday 4 and Thursday 10 December, at 11:30am and 1:30pm each day
  • "Suitable for ages 0-4 years."
  • A family stays at Granny's chocolate-box cottage for Christmas, adapted from Clement Clarke Moore's tale
  • Sessions last 45 minutes, on mats
  • "Please note, all infants over three months old require a ticket as this show is specifically aimed at babies and pre-schoolers."
  • "Price £6.00 – £12.00"

More Details

Booking

Book in advance

Arrival

At start time

Parent Must Stay

Yes, required

Group Size

Small (1-15)

Pricing

Ropetackle Arts Centre

What this place offers

Last updated: 2 Nov 2026

Frequently asked questions about Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas

How much does Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas cost?

For ticket prices for Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas, see the official event page or booking link.

What ages is Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas suitable for?

Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas is suitable from newborn up to age 4.

When does Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas take place?

Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas runs from Friday, 4 December 2026 to Thursday, 10 December 2026.

Where is Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas held?

Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas is held at Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham-by-Sea.

Is Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas indoor or outdoor?

Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas is held indoors, so it's a great option whatever the weather.

Do I need to book in advance for Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas?

Yes, advance booking is required for Short Stories Tall Tales: The Night Before Christmas.

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