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18 Phonebox Magazine | December 2025A new Christmas production about everyone%u2019s favourite cat, Mog is coming to the Royal & Derngate Theatre as part of its Made in Northampton season.Following on from their critically acclaimed co-production of Mog the Forgetful Cat, The Wardrobe Ensemble have created a festive version of the show for 2025, called Mog%u2019s Christmas, and it runs throughout most of December.Featuring more of writer Judith Kerr%u2019s beloved and iconic stories, these timeless tales of family, friendship, and festive fun are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog.It's Christmas time, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures they've shared with their cat, Mog %u2013 from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the vet. Now as they prepare for the festive season, Mog is baffl ed by strange noises, peculiar smells, and a tree moving indoors! Just what is going on?The question is: amidst the festive chaos, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heart-warming festive adventure fi lled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.Faye Lord plays Mog alongside a full cast including Wardrobe Ensemble members Tom England (Uncle Jolly), Jesse Meadows (Nicky) and Ben Vardy (Mr Thomas).The lively and enchanting production, directed by Helena Middleton will have songs, live music, and a menagerie of creatures little and large. Mog%u2019s Christmas takes to the Royal stage from 6th to 31st December. Running time is around one hour so the production is suitable for ages 3 and upwards. There is a touch tour, along with a sign language, a captioned and two relaxed performances available too.For performance times and to book, visit: www.royalandderngate.co.uk/mogs-christmas or call Box Offi ce on 01604 624811.Mog%u2019s Christmas is at Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton, 6th to 31st December.MOG%u2019S READY FOR CHRISTMASSHOWING Morning AfternoonSat 6 December 2pmSun 7 December 10.30am 3pm Tues 9 December 2pmWed 10 December 11am 4pmFri 12 December 11am 2pmSat 13 December 11am 2pmSun 14 December 10.30am 1pmMon 15 December 11am 2pmTues 16 December 11am 2pmWed 17 December 11am 2pmFri 19 December 11am 2pmSat 20 December 11am 2pmSun 21 December 10.30am 1pmMon 22 December 10.30am 1pmTues 23 December 10.30am 1pmWed 24 December 11am 2pmFri 26 December 1pmSat 27 December 11am 2pmSun 28 December 10.30am 1pmMon 29 December 10.30am 1pmTue 30 December 10.30am 1pmWed 31 December 11am 2pmFaye Lord (pictured) plays Mog