Wrongsemble brings festive family fun directly into Leeds homes

Humbug is an innovative digital production that will allow families to enjoy seven filmed episodes throughout December, as well as a related interactive factfile filled with 13 artefacts sent directly to their homes.

Humbug takes place deep beneath the city, where a secret world full of wonder awaits; a place where wizards bake endless gingerbread, goblins bottle festive cheer, and there’s a whole department devoted to detangling fairy-lights at the Ministry of Make Believe.

But recently, strange things have been happening at the ministry. From nose-less snowmen, to exploding baubles, and a forest of bald Christmas trees – things are not quite right. Together with Secret Agent Dash, audiences will help to solve the mystery and save the day. Humbug features a stellar cast of northern actors, and is supported by cultural partners across Leeds including Leeds Libraries, Child Friendly Leeds, Leeds City College, Slung Low, 100% Digital Leeds, and Red Ladder Theatre Company. It promises to transport the joy of Wrongsemble’s annual Christmas production into the safety of hundreds of audiences’ homes. Audiences will be able to enjoy the show throughout December, and can re-watch the episodes as many times as they like.

Elvi Piper, artistic director, said: “It’s vital that within all the uncertainty of the current climate, we offer families something definite they can look forward to at this time of year.”

Wrongsemble is offering heavily subsidised tickets - £10 for all episodes - as well as free tickets for looked-after children, carers, refugees and asylum seekers. There’s also audio description, captioning and an episodic narrative to ensure everyone can get involved.

Creative producer Chemeana Lacey, added: “We want to give each young person in Leeds the chance to enjoy high-quality theatre alongside every and any member of their family in the broadest sense – from grandparents to newborns, and everyone in-between.”

Book online at www.wrongsemble.com/humbug.