Christmas Carol Goes Wrong UK and US Tour 2026

Mischief, the multi-award winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, is bringing Christmas Carol Goes Wrong to venues across the UK, Australia, and Los Angeles for Christmas 2026 .

Tour Details:

• Manchester Opera House: 17-21 November 2026

• Portsmouth's Kings Theatre: 24-28 November 2026

• Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles: 12 December 2026 – 10 January 2027

• Gold Coast, Australia (Hota): 4-12 December 2026

• Sydney Opera House: 17-29 December 2026

• West End, Wyndham's Theatre: 18 December 2026 – 23 January 2027

Cast Highlights:

• Most of the original UK cast returning, including Henry Shields, Allie Dart, Matt Cavendish, and Jonathan Sayer

Industry Summary

Christmas 2026 is characterized by:

1. Barcelona Named European Capital of Christmas: Recognised for its participatory, creative, sustainable, and locally-rooted Christmas model, with plans for expanded programmes in 2026 .

2. Nostalgia Trend: "Ralph Lauren Christmas," quilted décor, and small-town charm dominating holiday aesthetics, with consumers wanting to get back to basics .

3. Pink Christmas: Pink emerges as standout colour for 2026, paired with blues; rich jewel tones also trending .

4. Bows and Tinsel Return: Bigger, bolder bows and glamorous tinsel comebacks .

5. Harrods Christmas Shop Opens in July: Earliest ever opening for Christmas World .

6. John Lewis Four Collections: The Enthusiast (featuring collectible Yetis), The Cherisher, The Connoisseur, and The Curator .

7. UK Bank Holiday Closures: Christmas Day falling on a Friday creates potential four-day closures for shops, banks, post offices, and pharmacies .

8. Black Friday Impact: 34% of Brits buy gifts in November, 26% in December; over 70% of Black Friday shoppers purchase Christmas gifts during promotions .

9. Tiered Pricing Strategy: Premium gifts for higher earners, curated bundles for budget-conscious shoppers .

10. Licensed Collaborations: Strong performance from partnerships with franchises like Stranger Things, Wicked, Disney .

11. Social Commerce Growth: Livestream shopping opening doors for smaller and independent brands .

12. AI in Gift Buying: Under 10% currently use AI for gift inspiration, but growth expected .

13. Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Tour: UK, US, and Australian productions for 2026