Announcing The Jolly Christmas Postman for Lowry, Salford this Christmas

Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in Salford this Christmas when the much-loved children’s book – The Jolly Christmas Postman – is brought to life on stage.

The Jolly Christmas Postman will be at Lowry, Salford from Friday 4^th December 2026 to Sunday 3^rd January 2027.

Based on the award-winning children’s book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, The Jolly Christmas Postman is adapted for the stage by Adam Peck and with original songs by Darren Clark.

The critically-acclaimed production comes to Salford – with Lowry co-producing – following an inagugral festive run at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton in 2024.

This beautiful family show sees the Jolly Postman cycling through the snow to deliver parcels and letters to familiar friends as they prepare for Christmas celebrations.

There are visits to Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man, and not forgetting the big, bad wolf! 

As the snow continues to fall, who will help the Jolly Postman get home in time for Christmas? 

Live music, original songs and a sprinkling of theatre magic bring this favourite festive classic to life for all ages to enjoy. 

Cast & full creative team to be announced.

“We are excited to announce our first Christmas co-production, working with our friends at Royal & Derngate to bring their wonderful adaptation of The Jolly Christmas Postman to Lowry for the 2026/27 Christmas season.

“I know it’s a favourite book for many children (and parents!) thanks to the beautiful words and illustrations from Janet and Allan Ahlberg, and this production will bring the story to life brilliantly on our Quays Theatre stage. So get your letters into Santa early this year and come and join us in what promises to be a beautifully feel-good, festive show.” Matthew Eames, Head of Theatres Contemporary & Commissioning, Lowry

“We’re so pleased to be partnering with Lowry this December to share our joyful and magical Christmas adaptation of The Jolly Christmas Postman. Through song and storytelling, we follow our Jolly Postman on his snowy journey, delivering letters, kindness and little moments of joy as he’s welcomed into the cosy homes of friends and acquaintances along the way. At its heart, the show is about connection and the magic of Christmas ‘for though it’s only pen and paper, a letter’s more than what it seems, for you’ve filled the envelope with all your secret hopes and dreams.’” Jesse Jones (Artistic Director) and Holly Gladwell (Deputy CEO) Royal & Derngate

By arrangement with Penguin Books Ltd, a Penguin Random House UK company. 

The Jolly Christmas Postman plays at The Lowry, Salford Friday 4^th December 2026 to Sunday 3^rd January 2027. Tickets are available here.