Step into the Story: A (little) Christmas Carol

A musical medieval comedy in which a girl named Myrtle enlists a cave-dwelling necromancer to bring her mother back to life, full of jokes, songs and zombies. Suits fans of dark, Monty Python-style humour.

A two-part workshop introducing creative producing and touring theatre, followed by an open surgery where you bring your own show ideas for practical advice. Led by producer and lecturer Dr Caleb Lee.

A playful workshop on how theatre-makers around the world approach storytelling through movement, devising and ensemble work, led by director Anoushka Bonwick. Suits emerging directors, actors and theatre-makers.

A comedy experiment in which the performer builds a brand-new stand-up show in front of the audience from nothing, drawing on crowd suggestions and a childhood in Mallorca and South Wales. Suits fans of improvised and unpredictable comedy.

A half-day workshop where adults and children, aged 7 and up, make a 2D cut-out animated Christmas card with paper puppets and stop motion. Led by tutors Ashley Thorpe and Graham Hayter, it suits families who like crafts and film.