The Christmas Chocolate Shop

About the Event

Puppets, shadows, music, magic and mischief abound in this charming and delightful play, adapted by Babbling Vagabonds from a story by local children’s author Caryl Hart.

Faces glow with Christmas joy.

Across the city, snow begins to fall.

But in a forgotten street, away from the hustle and bustle, a sad old Shopkeeper shivers alone.

Poor old Emilio, only memories fill his empty shop. He misses his wife, Florentina so much.

When a magical urchin enters his run-down grocery shop looking for food, she rekindles a spark of his long-forgotten dream.

With a song in his heart, a smile on his lips and a sprinkling of Christmas magic, Emilio transforms his dowdy dusty shop into a wondrous chocolate emporium.

But will he ever see the little girl again?

Reviews

"A winning combination of explanatory narration, top-notch stand-up comedy, inevitable audience participation, deft puppetry and clever torch and shadow work are utilised wonderfully well in a jam-packed hour of entertainment."

"Savour this tale as you would your favourite chocolate treat. Let it melt your heart, warm your tummy and leave you with the giddy afterglow only a fabulous feast of confectionery can bring."

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