November 7 – December 30, 2024
Various Cities
From the unbridled imagination of beloved British comedy duo James & Jamesy comes the rollicking holiday comedy O Christmas Tea. With over 100,000 tickets sold since 2013, the beloved duo bring their unique and charming style of comedy to Ontario for the first time. Reminiscent of classic British pantos, O Christmas Tea is rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements; yet it is James & Jamesy’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play.
“The Christmas season is a magical time of year that brings people of all ages together; a time when we are encouraged to dream big, embrace imagination, and celebrate a childlike excitement for merriment,” explains Alastair Knowles (Jamesy), the eccentric half of the award-winning duo.
As the curtain rises on the duo’s Christmas tea party, the pair plunge into a debate on the relevance of imagination in an adult world.
Embodying optimism and generosity, Jamesy’s Christmas wish for enough tea to serve the entire world is answered in titanic—nay, Biblical!—proportions. What ensues is an adventure through a world filled with tea, where reality and imagination are wonderfully intertwined, and the audience find themselves completely caught up—nay, immersed!—in the action. With the help of the audience, the duo find innovative and hilarious solutions to stay afloat as they try to make their way back home.
Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with over 20 comedy awards to their name—bring their audience on a jolly escapade with surprising depth in this joyous celebration of friendship at Christmas.
Grab your teacups! (Nay, your tickets!)
Ontario Schedule
| Date | City | Venue | Tickets |
| Nov. 7 | HUNTSVILLE | Algonquin Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 9 | SUDBURY | Fraser Auditorium | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 10 | PARRY SOUND | Stockey Centre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 12 | BARRIE | Georgian Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 13 | BURLINGTON | Burlington Performing Arts Centre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 14 | MILTON | FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 15 | LONDON | Centennial Hall | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 16 | SARNIA | Imperial Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 17 | CHATHAM | Chatham Capitol Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 22 | TORONTO | CAA Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 23 | TORONTO | CAA Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 24 | TORONTO | CAA Theatre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 26 | MISSISSAUGA | Living Arts Centre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 27 | KITCHENER | Centre in the Square | Notify Me |
| Nov. 28 | ORILLIA | Orillia Opera House | Notify Me |
| Nov. 29 | PETERBOROUGH | Showplace Performance Centre | Get Your Tickets |
| Nov. 30 | GUELPH | River Run Centre | Get Your Tickets |
| Dec. 1 | ST. CATHARINES | FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre | Notify Me |
| Dec. 17 | BROCKVILLE | Brockville Arts Centre | Notify Me |
| Dec. 18 | KINGSTON | Kingston Grand Theatre | Notify Me |
| Dec. 19 | CORNWALL | Aultsville Theatre | Notify Me |
| Dec. 20 | ORLÉANS | Shenkman Arts Centre | Notify Me |
| Dec. 21 | OTTAWA | Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe | Notify Me |
| Dec. 22 | OTTAWA | Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe | Notify Me |
| Dec. 27 | OSHAWA | Regent Theatre | Notify Me |
| Dec. 28 | HAMILTON | Theatre Aquarius | Notify Me |
| Dec. 29 | OAKVILLE | Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts | Notify Me |
| Dec. 30 | BRANTFORD | Sanderson Centre | Get Your Tickets |
About James & Jamesy
Aaron Malkin (James), Alastair Knowles (Jamesy), and David MacMurray Smith are creators, performers, and educators of physical comedy and physical theatre. Since 2012, James & Jamesy productions have been performed over 800 times across the UK, USA, and Canada, earning lifetime fans and rave reviews. The physical comedians are winners of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Live Ensemble and are 23-time “Best of Fest” winners on the International Comedy circuit. James & Jamesy continue to defy expectations with their innovative creations that delight and excite audiences of all ages. Their unique humour appeals to those of all ages and fosters an inclusive atmosphere, encouraging of audience involvement.
