The Jolly Christmas Postman

Name: The Jolly Christmas Postman
Start: 2026-12-04
End: 2027-01-03
Location: The Lowry

4 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027Fri 4 Dec - Sun 3 Jan
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The Lowry, Salford QuaysAbout 18 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25Prices on The Lowry site
Good for most agesIndoors
On saleOn general sale since Jan 2026 via thelowry.com (live availability unreadable)
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SEN-friendly: RelaxedRelaxed performance at 10.30am on Sun 27 Dec.
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Relaxed performance at 10.30am on Sun 27 Dec.

Relaxed performance: Lights up, sound down, and you can come and go or make noise.

At The Lowry: Free or discounted carer ticket · Changing Places toilet. More about access here

Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: thelowry.com. More SEN-friendly days out

A stage version of the Ahlbergs' picture book, following the Jolly Postman as he cycles through the snow delivering Christmas post to Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man and the Big Bad Wolf. With live music, original songs and audience participation, it's aimed at younger children but suits all ages. It lasts an hour with no interval.

Good to know about The Lowry

Parking: No car park; Quayside MediaCityUK opposite is £7.50 for up to 6 hours, pre-booked. MediaCityUK tram stop is 5 minutes away.
Buggies: Step-free with lifts; buggies welcome in the galleries, with buggy parks outside the theatres.
Food: Lowry Restaurant, Bar & Kitchen and coffee shop, with kids' menus.
Toilets: Baby changing in every accessible toilet, plus a Changing Places facility.

From thelowry.com, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: visitmanchester.com. Report a problem

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