No Christmas is complete without a version of the nativity story, ideally with a tribe of tea-towel wearing shepherds a nervous narrator who forgets the words. This year, the feelgood festivity combines with uproarious humour and a new score of songs in Nativity! The Musical.

Based on the much-loved film, the show will see the return of lacklustre teacher Mr Maddens and his wacky assistant, Mr Poppy. Together they muddle their way into producing St Bernadette's school nativity play -- to a Hollywood standard.

Debbie Isitt, who created the films, has written and directed the stage adaptation. Daniel Boys is set to star as Paul Maddens, a role previously occupied by Martin Freeman. Simon Lipkin (Wind in the Willows, The Lorax) will play Mr Poppy. A troupe of jingle-belled children will join them, and, as those who have enjoyed the first and second Nativity! films will already know, it's the children who really drive the laughter and the 'awww' factor.

Nativity! The Musical will feature new songs as well as catchy film songs Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth and One Night One Moment.

Join in the zany adventure as the staff of St Bernadette's attempts to put on a Christmas show you'll never forget. Book quick: the show is only running for a limited time.