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An illustration for the show The Christmas Toy Shop Mystery. It shows two small figures wrapped up in warm winter scarves and hats looking into a lit shop window with a Christmas tree placed either side. Inside the shop there are various presents and decorations, from an orange fluffy jack-in-the-box to a festive robot and an alien bauble.
Babbling Vagabonds presents

The Christmas Toy Shop Mystery

When her baby brother's beloved toy bear disappears into the mysterious Christmas Toy Shop, Lucy has no choice but to dust off her deerstalker hat, grab her mini magnifying glass and follow it...

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The Coro
Prices

Standard/Access: £14
Under 18: £12
Unwaged (recipients of means-tested government benefits): £7
Family offer (any combination of 4 Standard & Under 18 including one of each): £43

Ticket prices inclusive of booking fee and restoration levy

Coro Members save 10%
Coro Members don’t pay booking fees

Additional details

Doors open at 1:15pm

There is no interval

By booking you agree to our Conditions of Sale and Entry including our refund policy.

However, on the other side of the door is a wild turkey chase of epic proportions. Join Lucy as she tries to unravel the mysteries, fish out the red herrings and find the clues so she can retrieve her bothersome brother’s beloved bear.

A seasonal adventure filled with Christmas magic and cheer from those festive funsters the Babbling Vagabonds. Using puppetry, original music, storytelling and shadows this production brings to life the adventure of one loved Teddy.

This show originated as a co-production between Babbling Vagabonds and DerbyLIVE for Christmas 2022.

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  • 2.00pm - 3.00pm
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The show was very entertaining - a great storyline, engaging characters and a simple yet effective set. Our children particularly enjoyed the shadow section and the songs. It was also entertaining for the adults with well-timed jokes!
– DerbyDaysOut
Right from the moment it starts, it captures the audience's attention with jokes, songs and use of puppets! Make sure you aren’t missing out on this fun, feel good, heartwarming and magical performance!
– Lots For Tots Derbyshire

Shots from the show

Photo © IC Things Photography
Photo © IC Things Photography
Photo © IC Things Photography
Photo © IC Things Photography

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