Flint Street Nativity Comedy

The Flint Street Nativity, written by Tim Firth, a local Cheshire writer known for Calendar Girls and Kinky Boots, originated as a TV Christmas special in 1999. • The play features a cast of adults playing a class of seven-year-olds, who later play their parents, adding to the comedic effect. • The production includes original lyrics set to familiar Christmas carols, adding a musical element to the performance. • With its warnings of occasional strong language, adult themes, and emotional distress, this play is clearly aimed at an adult audience, offering a humorous and lighthearted take on the traditional nativity story.

The Oasthouse Theatre in Gillingham will host the production from Sunday, 1 November 2026, to Saturday, 30 January 2027, with specific performances on 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14 November. Tickets are with the button beside the article. With its unique blend of comedy, music, and adult themes, the Flint Street Nativity is an entertaining production that is sure to delight adult audiences looking for a humorous take on the traditional nativity story.