RAVA PRODUCTIONS
presents
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
DALBY St John’s Church Hall – Wednesday 10 December 2025 @7pm
GATTON Civic Centre – Thursday 11 December 2025 @7pm
GOONDIWINDI Cinema & Theatre – Friday 12 December 2025 @7pm
IPSWICH Orpheus Chorale Hall – Saturday 13 December 2025 @ 3pm & 7pm
TOOWOOMBA St Luke’s Hall – Sunday 14 December 2025 @3pm
Show Stats:
Director: Alison Vallette
Musical Director: Melissa Buchholz
Performers: Samantha Paterson and James Lennox
The Dance Central Velocity dancers
Technician: Simon Janetzki
Creative Producer: Ruth Atkinson
Produced by RAVA Productions for Curious Arts Inc.
Duration: 90 minutes no interval or
40 mins x 2 with a 20 minute interval
Venue Format
Proscenium Theatres, Cabaret venues and Small Halls
Technical Rating
The production requires a piano, or can be staged with a portable keyboard.
Touring Party
3 cast including MD tour with one audio/multi-skilled technician.
Full Tour Kit available to Preenters
Considerations
Show can be simply staged using standard rig or dressed up for larger venues.
Variations within the show make it suited for Morning Melodies, afternoon delight matinee or an evening proscenium or cabaret show.
Due to the dance sequences, a minimum stage space of at least 6-8 metres wide and 4-6 metres deep is preferred. Artists can use venue grand piano or the Musical Director bring her own keyboard in a small grand shell suitable for small stages.
Marketing and Engagement
Unique Selling Point
Christmas Crackers showcases some of the season’s popular carols and songs bringing plenty of warmth and cheers. It draws on the stories around Christmas experienced by the artists adding authenticity to their banter. Full of heartfelt moments brought together through the brilliance of Musical Director Melissa Buchholz, audiences share their crackers and singalong with favourite carols, sung by two talented singers Samantha Paterson and James Lennox. Production numbers are danced by the senior Velocity dancers from Dance Cen
Marketing Materials
A marketing package is available including Hero images, production stage images, a full length video of the premiere show (suitable to edit social and promotional shorts), marketing copy and media release, poster template, digital title treatment, Artist biographies and company information.
Community Engagement
Our performers and creative team are skilled in teaching, regularly engaged for classroom and instrumental music sessions. Led by Musical Director Melissa Buchholz, community choirs and emerging musicians are invited to workshops and on to stage to share their musical talents.