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UK LGBT EVENTS - A Very Naughty Christmas @ Southwark Playhouse Elephant (until 11 Jan 2025)
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A Very Naughty Christmas @ Southwark Playhouse Elephant (until 11 Jan 2025)

Direct from down under, Australias favourite adults only Christmas comedy is coming to London, and trust us, the tree wont be the only thing getting lit! This Christmas, let loose and indulge in some adult-only elf-care with our live band, eight above-average performers and plenty of surprises from Santas sack. If you like having a laugh, partial nudity and a playlist with everything from classic carols (which youll never hear the same way again) to modern pop, A Very Naughty Christmas is the show thats sure to get you in a holiday mood. So whether youre planning to be naughty or nice this year, pour a glass of cool Chardy and join us for a night of escapism, debauchery and some very rogue jingle bells. WHAT IS THE SHOW? A Very Naughty Christmas is a comedy concert packed with stand-up, skits, parodied songs, dancing, singing, burlesque and a whole bunch of silliness. Having achieved cult status in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, this hit show is ready to storm the London stage.

Tickets : £ Various Tickets

Address : Southwark Playhouse Borough Elephant
1 Dante Place
London
SE11 4R

Website : Click Here

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