a Darkly Comic Family Drama

Olivier Award winning playwright Sam Grabiner (Boys On The Verge of Tears) brings the world premiere of his new family drama to the Almeida Theatre this Christmas. Telling the story of a tense Jewish family gathering in an abandoned building, Christmas Day is a fascinating, and viciously funny, exploration of family dynamics and rituals.

What Is The Story?

It's everyone's dream location for a perfect family Christmas - an abandoned old building somewhere along the Northern line. As dawn breaks on Christmas Day, and foxes circle outside, a Jewish family gathers in this less-than-scenic spot. Directed by James Macdonald and featuring an incredible cast including Jamie Ankrah and Callie Cooke, Sam Grabiner's new play promises to be a gloriously sharp dive into identity and family rituals.