Festive Fun

It's A Wonderful Life!

Adapted for radio-on-stage by Anthony E. Palermo from Frank Capra's 1946 film, based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern

DIRECTED BY JESSICA LAZAR.

19 November 2026 -
3 January 2027

Overview

Every man’s life touches the lives of so many others.

A bitterly cold Christmas Eve. Down in the basement of Jermyn Street Theatre FM, six actors gather round the microphone and a piano for a live radio broadcast. The ON AIR sign flashes red. We’re whisked away to Upstate New York where George Bailey stands on a bridge, ready to jump. Enter unlikely hero Clarence Odbody. Can this second-class angel convince George that life is worth living and finally earn his wings?

Adapted from Frank Capra’s cherished film, this inventive new production transforms Jermyn Street Theatre into a 1940s radio studio. A troupe of multi-roling actors will conjure an entire world with the magic of sound via ingenious stagecraft, unforgettable performances and a flurry of theatrical magic. Jessica Lazar (Outlying Islands, ★★★★ Broadway World) returns to direct a wildly charming festive treat.

 

It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern, which story here is used by permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation.

 

 


People


Anthony E. Palermo
Adaptor
Philip Van Doren Stern
Writer, The Greatest Gift
Jessica Lazar
Director
Tina Torbey
Set Designer
Anna Lewis
Costume Designer
Cheng Keng
Lighting Designer
Odinn Orn Hilmarsson
Composer & Sound Designer
Chloe Stally-Gibson
Production Manager
Honor Klein
Stage Manager


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Tickets

19 November 2026 -
3 January 2027

Monday to Saturday
7.30pm

Tuesday, Saturday
3pm

Thursday
3pm (only 31 Dec 2026)

Sunday
3pm (only 3 Jan 2027)

Running time: 120 minutes.

Preview Tickets £20 (19 & 20 Nov)

Tickets £40 (£35 conc)
Concessions available to over-65s, theatre unions, or in receipt of Universal Credit and students.