It’s a classic story – one man suffers for our sins, and we are all saved. This year, that man is an elf.
Due to huge public demand (honest!), The Santaland Diaries, directed by Stewart Roche and starring Patrick O’ Donnell, will have 2 additional performances on Monday the 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd of December in Bewleys Cafe Theatre. This will be the last chance (no, really) to see the funniest Christmas show in town.
Based on David Sedaris’ own experience, THE SANTALAND DIARIES describes the wickedly funny journey of Crumpet, a 33-year-old starving artist turned Macy’s Santaland Elf. At first the job is simply humiliating, but as he contends with cranky parents, badly behaved children and colourful career elves, Crumpet becomes battle-weary and bitter. But will the arrival of a warm and loving Santa – so different from all his drunken, lecherous predecessors – prompt our hero into an uncharacteristic act of goodwill on Christmas Eve?
For those who like a little spice with their Christmas sugar, THE SANTALAND DIARIES is the perfect antidote to holiday schmaltz.
Please note: THE SANTALAND DIARIES is not suitable for children. This isn’t an attempt to whip up some controversy. It really isn’t suitable. There are lots of bad words. And some singing. And Cher is mentioned. Frequently….