A Barrowland Ballet production
The Gift
6-28 December 2025
Event details
Winner of Best Production for Children and Young People at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2023
A mountain of discarded wrapping. A lonely child with an active imagination. It’s often the cardboard boxes, not the gifts inside that are the most fun. Is the true gift the joy that can come from the imagination?
This is a story reversing the idea that it is the wrapping paper, the cardboard boxes and ribbons that should be discarded, and reveals that playfulness, creativity and imagination are the true gifts. This beautiful production celebrates the art of play, taking ordinary objects making them extraordinary and magical.
“I didn’t realise it didn’t include batteries…!” The disappointment of a toy that doesn’t work – every parent’s nightmare! But not to worry, this will become the best day ever with the arrival of an imagined friend and together they transform the world around them.
This festive show will ignite a playfulness, inspiring children and their families to find new games together when it’s their turn to open gifts!
Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre
6-28 December 2025
50 minutes
£15 Adult, £10 Child
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees.
Age recommendation
18 months – 5 years
Infants who will be under 18 months at the time of the show can attend The Gift as ‘Babes in arms’. Contact our Box Office team to add this ticket onto your booking.
Event details
Winner of Best Production for Children and Young People at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2023
A mountain of discarded wrapping. A lonely child with an active imagination. It’s often the cardboard boxes, not the gifts inside that are the most fun. Is the true gift the joy that can come from the imagination?
This is a story reversing the idea that it is the wrapping paper, the cardboard boxes and ribbons that should be discarded, and reveals that playfulness, creativity and imagination are the true gifts. This beautiful production celebrates the art of play, taking ordinary objects making them extraordinary and magical.
“I didn’t realise it didn’t include batteries…!” The disappointment of a toy that doesn’t work – every parent’s nightmare! But not to worry, this will become the best day ever with the arrival of an imagined friend and together they transform the world around them.
This festive show will ignite a playfulness, inspiring children and their families to find new games together when it’s their turn to open gifts!
Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre
6-28 December 2025
50 minutes
£15 Adult, £10 Child
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees.
Age recommendation
18 months – 5 years
Infants who will be under 18 months at the time of the show can attend The Gift as ‘Babes in arms’. Contact our Box Office team to add this ticket onto your booking.
Creative team
Created and choreographed
Natasha Gilmore
Cast
Coming soon
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