The Holly King and The Oak King

Battersea Arts Centre and Wild Rumpus

29 Nov - 24 Dec

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Tickets

29 Nov & 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 Dec
Standard – £14.50*
Under 16s – £12.50*
Disabled Person – £7.25*

30 Nov & 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21-24 Dec
Standard – £19.50*
Under 16s – £16.50*
Disabled Person – £9.75*

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 Dec
Standard – £16.50*
Under 16s – £13.50*
Disabled Person – £8.25*

*all orders will be subject to a transaction fee of £2.

Running Time: TBC

Age Recommendation: 3+ but all ages welcome

‘Babes-In-Arms’ policy – Children aged 2 and under can go free. No ticket required.

This event takes place throughout Battersea Arts Centre

What if our wishes came true, and it was actually Christmas every day?

The Holly King, ruler of winter, snow and darkness and the Oak King, leader of summer, warmth and light go to battle twice a year to fight for which season will reign supreme. One particularly long winter, the Holly King defeats the Oak King once and for all, plunging the world into bitter cold and darkness. Can the Oak King pick himself up and restore balance to the seasons, or will the world be stuck in a deep freeze forever?

Based on the old Celtic folktale, The Holly King and The Oak King is a brand-new festive experience at Battersea Arts Centre that will take you on a magical journey across the seasons, exploring the balance of nature and the elements in our ever-changing world.

This enchanting theatrical trail for all the family is in collaboration with Wild Rumpus, an award-winning immersive events company that focus on nature connectedness, collective wonder and the power of play.

BAC would like to thank our The Holly King & The Oak King partner, Charles Holloway OBE, for his generous support.

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Access

PRE EVENT INFORMATION

This event takes place in various spaces around the building. All spaces are on the first floor, with step-free access via a lift.

If you have booked a ticket you will receive an email from us before your performance detailing important information about your visit.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/COMPANION TICKETS

If you require the assistance of a friend or helper to attend, we can make a free ticket available for your companion. You can book access companion tickets online or contact the Box Office to book by emailing access@bac.org.uk.

To book a free access companion online:

log in to your account here
go to ‘Other preferences’ and tick ‘I require a personal assistant/companion’.
Choose the performance, date and seats you would like and if you add at least 2 tickets to your basket, then one of these will automatically become free.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

All performances will be Relaxed. We invite you to make yourself comfortable and move around if you need to and if you need to leave the performance at any point you will be allowed to return to the space when you feel ready.

VISIT OUR ACCESS PAGE