The much-loved festive family adventure Lisburn to Lapland is returning to Lisburn City Centre this Christmas with a brand-new interactive story, The Great Christmas Mix Up!’
Commissioned and funded by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and produced by Three’s Theatre Company, this year’s magical walking theatre experience invites families to join two very silly elves on a festive adventure through Lisburn while exploring the famous Lisburn Lights throughout the city.
The show will run from 20 November to 22 December, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with three shows each day. Following the popularity of the experience over the past three years, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has extended the number of performances available this year, giving even more families the chance to experience the magic.
Tickets are now on sale, with tickets priced at £7 per person and under-2s going free.
Beginning at Bow Street Mall, families will follow the two mischievous elves on a journey through Lisburn, encountering the city’s spectacular Christmas light sculptures, meeting local businesses and taking part in a fun and interactive festive adventure along the way.
The journey finishes at Castle Gardens, where families can continue their Christmas outing with the Lisburn Light Trail, food and drink, and a range of festive activities.
At the heart of this year’s adventure is a very special Christmas mix-up. Two silly elves need the children’s help to navigate their way through Lisburn as they have got the gifts for all the shops mixed up! They will spread Christmas cheer and put things right before it is too late.
As part of the booking process, parents and guardians will have the opportunity to share a little information about their child ahead of the experience. This helps the elves create small moments of magic that feel personal and memorable for each family, making the adventure even more special without giving away the surprises waiting along the route.
The festive programme is commissioned and funded by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.
Alderman James Baird, Chair of Regeneration and Growth, said: "Lisburn to Lapland has become a much-loved part of the city’s Christmas celebrations, and we are delighted to support its return for another year. The Great Christmas Mix Up! will give families the opportunity to explore Lisburn City Centre in a completely different way, while experiencing the wonderful Christmas lights, supporting local businesses and enjoying festive activities along the route.
"Following the popularity of the experience over the last three years, we have extended the number of performances this year so that more families can enjoy this magical Christmas adventure together."
Anna Leckey, Artistic Director of Three’s Theatre Company, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing Lisburn to Lapland back for another Christmas adventure. This is our forth year and we have become a real part of Lisburn’s Christmas tradition. This year, we’re sending families on a brand-new journey with two very silly elves who have got themselves into a bit of a Christmas mix-up!
"The show is all about bringing families together, getting out into the city and spreading a little Christmas magic wherever we go. We love working with local businesses and incorporating Lisburn’s beautiful Christmas lights into the story, so the whole city becomes part of the adventure.
"We’ve also found a lovely way to make some moments of the experience feel especially personal for each child, and we can’t wait to see their faces when the magic happens!”
There will also be an evening of performances designed for British Sign Language (BSL) users on Wednesday 2 December. With tickets having sold out in previous years, families are encouraged to book early when tickets go on sale on 6th November.
SHOW INFORMATION
Lisburn to Lapland: The Great Christmas Mix Up!
Dates: 20 November – 22 December
Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Showtimes: 3 performances each day
Starting point: Bow Street Mall, Lisburn
Finishing point: Castle Gardens, Lisburn
Tickets: £7 per person
Under 2s: Free
Tickets on sale: 6 November
BSL evening: Wednesday 2 December
The experience is perfect for families looking for a fun, affordable and magical way to celebrate Christmas together.
About Three’s Theatre Company
Three’s Theatre Company is an innovative Lisburn-based theatre company specialising in immersive, site-specific experiences for families and communities across Northern Ireland.
Led by Lisburn native Anna Leckey, the company creates imaginative and interactive performances that bring audiences into the heart of the story and transform familiar places into extraordinary theatrical experiences.