TALES Of Christmas Past is a new Ealing show which re-animates three traditional Christmas stories.

Old Father Christmas by Juliana Horatia Ewing is about two children who meet an old man resembling Old Father Christmas from their picture book. Could it really be him?

The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore is a poem read by many the night before Christmas, capturing the magic of the festive season.

A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L Frank Baum, creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, has been called one of his most beautiful stories.

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These stories have been woven into a dramatic performance with storytelling, puppetry and Christmas cheer for all the family!

It will be presented on Saturday, December 9, at OPEN Ealing, Orchard Cafe, Singapore Road, W13.

A Wonderful Adventure are a theatre company founded by Halie Darling and George C Francis

 to focus their creative work around stories close to their hearts.

Tickets cost £12, with concessions £10. More details from Halie and George on 07437 916718.