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A chalk illustration of a mouse wrapped in fairy lights. Hand drawn text reads

The Night Before ChrisMouse

Performance times: 10.30am / 12.30pm / 3pm

From: £11.00

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Overview

A Theatre Sprout and Northern Stage co-production

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a…MOUSE! Join MOUSE on a Christmas Eve mission to deliver a present.  

Step 1.  Climb to the top of the pile of presents.  Step 2. Edge across the window ledge.  Step 3. Don’t get caught by CAT! 

 A festive tale told with original music, puppets and lots of opportunity to squeak along and join in. 

For under 6s and their grown-ups. A perfect first theatre experience. All performances are relaxed. 

Originally devised for Queens Hall Hexham as Kitchen Zoo.  

From Theatre Sprout, previously Co-Artistic Director of Kitchen Zoo, makers of WOLF! and The Three Bears at Christmas.  

Details of BSL performances coming soon. For more information, please contact our box office team.

Running time

50mins (approx.)

Recommended age

Under 5s and their grown ups

Venue

Northern Stage

Northern Stage
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RH

Access Performances

Audio described

  • Wed 17 Dec, 10:30 am
  • Sat 27 Dec, 12:30 pm

BSL

  • Sat 20 Dec, 3:00 pm

Relaxed performance

  • All Performances
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Production photos & reviews

Hannah Goudie Hunter in The Night Before ChrisMouse. She is dressed as a mouse and holds a golden bauble.
Hannah Goudie Hunter in The Night Before ChrisMouse. She is dressed as a mouse and is leaping out from behind cardboard boxes dressed as presents.
Hannah Goudie Hunter in The Night Before ChrisMouse. She is dressed as a mouse and stands with her arms outstretched surrounded by a pile of cardboard boxes dressed as presents.
Hannah Goudie Hunter in The Night Before ChrisMouse. She is dressed as a mouse and holds a mouse puppet.
Hannah Goudie Hunter in The Night Before ChrisMouse. She is dressed as a mouse and is peeking out from beneath cardboard boxes dressed as presents

“This was his first theatre show and he was absolutely transfixed.” Audience Member 2024 

“A completely enchanting first theatre experience” Audience Member, December 2023 

“The Puppets used throughout the show were absolutely incredible” @TheDaddyVoyage  

There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.

Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.

STEP FREE ACCESS

Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.

TOILETS

We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.  Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.

HEARING ENHANCEMENT

Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).

ASSISTANCE

One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.

BOOKING COMPANION SEATING

To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.

GUIDE DOGS

Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.

SEAT ACCESSIBILITY

Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.

Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.

Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.

More Information

To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.

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