ChristmasVille
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth | 21st November - 4th January 2026
Christmasville transformed Portsmouth's Gunwharf Quays into a magical Christmas destination. The Elf Emporium immersed families in a theatrical journey to the North Pole, where Pip and Noelle guided guests through 270-degree projections and festive activities before meeting Father Christmas.
The Bauble Bar featured roaming characters Cocoa and Nutmeg, Clove the Postman's letter writing station, and Snowball the Snowman welcoming visitors. Separate grotto experiences ran throughout the day, hidden amongst an outdoor Christmas market. Festive photo opportunities throughout completed the experience.
This immersive production welcomed thousands of guests across its festive run.
Core Ensemble
Charlotte Brown
Pip, Elf Emporium
Coco, Bauble Bar
Charlotte is a versatile performer with credits including 4 O'Clock Club, Coronation Street and Sherwood. With experience across screen, stage and immersive theatre, she brings energy and heart to every role whilst creating strong connections with audiences.
Kyle Evans
Pip, Elf Emporium
Nutmeg, Bauble Bar
Darryl Hughes
Noël, Elf Emporium
Nutmeg, Bauble Bar
Darryl brings over ten years of professional performance experience, including work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Belgrade Theatre and Giffords Circus. Having directed two successful UK tours and with upcoming Netflix projects, he's thrilled to join Immersive Octopus for his first production with this innovative company.
Megan Louise Wilson
Noël, Elf Emporium
Coco, Bauble Bar
Megan is an Oxford School of Drama graduate with West End and touring credits including The Mousetrap and Doctor Who: Time Fracture. Also running Flawstate, a new writing company championing debut playwrights, they bring professional excellence and creative passion to both productions.
Featured Ensemble
Phi Grace
Sprout
Phi is currently studying at the University of Portsmouth, building on training at HSDC with a passion for musical theatre performance. Having played memorable roles like Scaramouche in We Will Rock You, they bring infectious energy and dedication to bringing characters to life.
Erin Offord
Sprout
Erin is a stage actor with a passion for Shakespeare, comedy and immersive theatre, performing regularly with Southsea Shakespeare Society and Bench Theatre. With a background spanning musical theatre and new writing, she loves immersive theatre's unique ability to blur the lines between story and audience.
Jasmine Ovenden
Sprout
Jasmine is a University of Chichester Musical Theatre graduate with extensive stage experience and work in short films and audio podcasts. Excited to be working on her first immersive experience, she brings enthusiasm and creativity to creating magical moments across both productions.
Annabella Rich
Sprout
Annabella is an actress, writer and director with a BA in Musical Theatre from Southern Theatre Art Centre and over 50 screen credits. Best known for her work in indie horror, she brings versatility and depth to her performances in both Pumpkinville and Christmasville.
Peter Broughton
Father Christmas
Peter is an actor, immersive theatre director and puppeteer with over 20 years' experience. With credits including Bacchanalia, Phantom Peak and the five-star reviewed Creature, they're excited to bring their immersive expertise to creating magical festive moments at Christmasville.
Drummond Bowskill
Father Christmas
Drummond is a versatile character performer who has been portraying Father Christmas since 2012, alongside roles ranging from pirates and wrestlers to ringmasters and rock gods. With over a decade of experience bringing Kris Kringle to life, he brings genuine warmth and dedication to creating magical Christmas memories at Christmasville.
Rich Millyard
Father Christmas
Liam Fleming
Father Christmas
Liam is an accomplished actor, writer and director with over 15 years in immersive theatre, film and television. With credits including "The Favourite", "The Great" and nearly a decade of Father Christmas performances, he brings genuine warmth and experience to spreading festive joy at Christmasville.
Tom Telford
Father Christmas
Tom is an award-winning actor with extensive theatre experience including Leonardo da Vinci in the immersive Doctor Who: Time Fracture and 21 characters in The Count of Monte Cristo. Excited to play Father Christmas for the first time, he brings versatility and theatrical flair to creating memorable festive experiences at Christmasville.
Callum West
Clove the Postman
Callum is a Portsmouth-based actor with a BA (Hons) in Acting from Arts University Bournemouth. A drama teacher and active member of the local theatre scene, including Bench Theatre, he's excited to bring Clove the Postman to life for Christmasville audiences.
Joanna Radomska
Snowball the Snowman
Joanna is a Portsmouth-based performer with a passion for theatre and Shakespeare. Currently bringing festive joy as Snowman at Christmasville, she's eager to explore new creative opportunities whilst creating moments that bring smiles to audiences' faces.
Aled Price
Clove the Postman
Snowball the Snowman
Aled is a versatile Portsmouth-based performer with 16 years of experience as an actor, vocalist, dancer, stilt walker and fire performer. Currently producing music alongside his performance work, he brings dynamic energy to the roles of Clove the Postman and Snowball the Snowman.
Cast & Creative
Executive Creative Director
Tom Maller
Associate Creative Director
Kieran Mortell
Executive Creative Producer
Charlie Dixon
Creative Producers
Joe Mills
Maree Featherstonhaugh
Scriptwriter
Hugh Stubbins
Composer
Rosie Weston
Set Designer
Tamara D’Silva
Costume Designer
Anna Dixon
Sound Designer
Emmet O'Donnel
Hair & Makeup Designer
Panda Cooper
Company Stage Manager
Kirsty Milne
Assistant Stage Manager
Jihan Rezeqallah
Beth Brown
Cast
Pip
Charlotte Brown
Kyle Evans
Noelle
Darryl Hughes
Megan Louise Wilson
Cocoa
Charlotte Brown
Megan Louise Wilson
Nutmeg
Kyle Evans
Darryl Hughes
Sprout
Phi Grace
Erin Offord
Jasmine Ovenden
Annabella Rich
Father Christmas
Peter Broughton
Drummond Bowskill
Liam Fleming
Rich Millyard
Tom Telford
Clove the Postman
Aled Price
Callum West
Snowball the Snowman
Aled Price
Joanna Radomska
Costume Assistant
Becky Jempsen
Olivia Johnson
General Management Company
Rodeo Productions
General Manager
Victoria Gagliano
Rodeo Assistant Producer
Jess Bradley
Rodeo Production Associate
Joe Leather
Producer
Holovis Experiences
Production Accountant
Lou Williams
Technician
Daniel Fletcher
Jake Deacon
Senior Operations Manager
Yasmin Galletti
Bex Badenhorst
Operations Assistant
Zosia Martin
Guest Experience Manager
Louisa Osborne
Deputy Guest Experience Manager
Dean Brown
Savanah Gilaj
Operations Consultancy
EZ Event Resilience
Front of House Team
Adesegun Ajayi (Ajay), Ethan Chuah, Oliver Darbyshire (Vee), Harley Eariss, Tanisha Gray, Liberty Harris, Wiktoria Kudas (Neoma), Logan Lewis, Jinqiu Li (Elizabeth), Naomi Matengambiri, Alfie Nelson, Jhenika Patel, Alissia Scrutton, Elizabeth Short, Emily Shorey, Holly Williams