Christmas Comes To Moominvalley

Christmas Comes To Moominvalley

Aya was an original cast member and performed as Moominmamma.

Step into the enchanting world of Moominvalley this Christmas at Jacksons Lane as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of global phenomenon The Moomins with Christmas Comes to Moominvalley, our new adaptation of Tove Jansson’s classic tale, The Fir Tree.

The Moomins are woken up from their winter sleep to be told that ‘Christmas’ is coming. The only trouble is, the puzzled Moomins have no idea who, or what ‘Christmas’ is . . .

Audiences of all ages will be captivated by the lovable Moomintroll, his parents, Moominmamma and Moominpappa and all their friends, with breathtaking circus, stunning imagery, enchanting storytelling, and magical music. The Moomin family demonstrate their special values of tolerance, kindness and integrity, as they prepare for their first Christmas – helping us understand what the festive season is really all about.

For ages 3-103

Produced especially for The Moomins 80th anniversary and as part of Jacksons Lane’s 50th birthday programme. 

 “Delightful” – The Guardian

★★★★
Beautifully rendered” – HAM & HIGH

★★★★
A beautiful display of circus-infused creativity” – Broadway World

★★★★
Showcases the sincere spirit of Christmas” – Curtain Call

They effortlessly achieve extraordinary feats and have the audience gasping in delight” – Everything Theatre


Cast Members

Aya Nakamura (Moominmamma, Woodie)
Carys Nicolls (Moomintroll, Woodie)
Lawrence Swaddle (Hemulen, Fillyjonks, Woodie)
Myles MacDonald (Moominpappa, Woodie)
Xenia Garden (Snorkmaiden, Woodie, Musician)

Production Credits

  • Producer: Jackson’s Lane / Adrian Berry
  • Director / Script Adaptor: Kaveh Rahnamah 
  • Designer and puppetry consultant: Alison Alexander
  • Composer: Liam Quinn
  • Light and Projection Designer: Will Monks 
  • Stage Managers: Roshan Conn & Ethan Burke
  • Show Operators: Kevin Milliband & Joe Edwards
  • Makers:
    Alison Alexander
    Amber Donovan Kahn 
    Alice Kristina Rose 
    Vaqaas Iqbal
    Jess head 
    Ash Appadu 
    Emma Mattson-Duggan
    Chris Mason
    Alan and Maureen Alexander