Trinity Theatre 12th-27th December 2025
A Heartwarming Holiday Treat for All Ages
Made in Tunbridge Wells
Trinity Theatre is decking the halls this December with Nativity! The Musical featuring a dazzling local cast and creative team, toe-tapping tunes, and enough Christmas spirit to light up the whole of Tunbridge Wells.
Based on the hit 2009 film starring Martin Freeman and adapted by its creator, Debbie Isitt, Nativity! The Musical tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of Mr Maddens, his overly enthusiastic classroom assistant Mr Poppy, and a class of underdog pupils trying to stage the best nativity play ever. Get ready for laughter, music, mayhem and all the Christmas sparkle you can handle, with original songs including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, and One Night, One Moment.
Rehearsals are in full swing, and Trinity Theatre’s Creative Director and Director of the production, Jason Lower, couldn’t be more excited to introduce the talented cast bringing Nativity! The Musical to life “I’ve directed many performances at Trinity over the years with Trinity Youth Theatre, so I know just how much young talent we have here in Tunbridge Wells. I knew this would be a fantastic cast, but I’m also thrilled to introduce our adult performers who are incredibly gifted local actors. It’s going to be a wonderful show.”
The Stars Bringing the Sparkle
Gareth Allen (Mr Poppy) is a familiar face on the local stage (Oast Theatre, TWADS and most recently Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing for Sevenoaks Shakespeare) and is joined by his two children in the show making this a true family affair. “The best part of Nativity! The Musical is to be performing with my kids for the first time,” says Gareth.
Favourite part of Christmas? “Leftovers on Boxing Day while watching Elf.”
Festive joke: Why did the Shetland Pony never sing carols? He was a little horse.
Ashley Munson (Mr Maddens) is a regular at various local theatres (The Oast, LAMPs, Trinity and Sevenoaks Entertainers and Players). He is finding it difficult to be constantly exasperated and angry as Mr Maddens, although both his children who are also in the show may disagree!
Festive joke: What’s Santa’s favourite music? Wrap!
Cheryl-Ann Storer (Jennifer) is a graduate of The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama and a seasoned performer on many local stages. “My Christmas essentials? The F trilogy – Festive Food, Family, and Friends!”
Festive joke: What goes Oh, Oh, Oh? Santa Claus walking backwards!
Phil Burns (Gordon Shakespeare) is usually found directing Trinity Youth Theatre’s Summer Shows, Phil is swapping his director’s chair for the spotlight this Christmas. From dashing princes to tap-dancing crocodiles, Phil’s done it all! Now he’s ready to steal the show as the pompous rival teacher, Gordon Shakespeare.
Festive joke: “How much did Father Christmas pay for his sleigh? Nothing… it was on the house”
Rebecca Clow (Mrs Bevan) attended drama school and recently appeared in Eastenders. Rebecca is also heavily involved with the local theatre scene (TWODs and TTC). “I wanted to be in Nativity! The Musical because I love the film and wanted to be involved in what I think is a most unique experience. At times I don’t know who’s having more fun the kids or us adults”.
Festive joke: What do you call a snowman with a Sixpack? An abdominal snowman!
Produced by Trinity Theatre in association with Trinity Youth Theatre. Book and Lyrics by Debbie Isitt, Music by Debbie Isitt and Nicky Ager and Orchestrations by George Dyer. Trinity Theatre Productions presents this amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
As a registered charity, Trinity Theatre invests every penny of ticket sales back into its education and outreach programmes, helping young people across Tunbridge Wells to grow in confidence, creativity, and community.
Find out more and book your tickets here. YOu can also be in with a chance of WINNING a family ticket by heading over to our Competitions Page!
