Alby the Penguin Saves Christmas
Written and Directed by Helen Eastman
Produced with Reading Libraries & Oxford Playhouse, in association with Jelly
Associate Director Christie O'Carroll
Based on an original idea by Hannah Groombridge
Alby isn’t just any penguin. Alby is a very special penguin. Alby is a snow-white penguin
A festive treat for children aged 3 – 6, and their families
Cast off by his fellow penguins, Alby finds himself all alone at the South Pole. When he stumbles across Santa’s list of presents left behind in the snow, Alby realises that Christmas isn’t going to happen unless the list is reunited with its owner. But it’s going to take one very brave penguin to save the day…
Alby the Pengiun Saves Christmas is an enchanting story full of music, puppetry and one very special penguin. The perfect festive treat for children aged 3 – 6 and their families.
A Reading Rep, Reading Libraries, Oxford Playhouse co-production, in association with Jelly.
Cast & Creative

Samantha Arends
Chestnut/Mama Penguin/Puppeteer

Clive Duncan
Sage/Puppeteer
Helen Eastman
Writer and Director
Christie O'Carroll
Associate Director
Lizzy Leech
Designer
Sam Wilde
Designer
Amelia Bird
Puppet Designer and Maker
Ben Pearson
Musical Director
Patrick Stockbridge
Composer/Sound Designer
Ashley Bale
Lighting Designer