Une Seconde avant Noël - Le Musical

“The perfect Christmas present for the whole family!

“The perfect Christmas gift for the whole family!” - Télé Matin

Adapted from Romain SARDOU’s bestselling novel, the musical “Une Seconde Avant Noël” promises to be THE event for families at the end of the year. Where does it come from? What is it called? What is the truth behind the legend?

England, 1851. The magic of Christmas does not yet exist. In the mining town of Cokecuttle, childhood is exploited. Harold, an orphaned young chimney sweep, fights day after day for his survival. He does not yet know it, but he is destined for the most incredible of destinies!

Discover the origins of the most anticipated character in the world and rediscover Christmas, which you thought you knew inside out... or almost! Who was Father Christmas before he became Father Christmas?

16 artists, 18 sets, 100 costumes and a two-hour show that will restore to everyone a taste for the marvellous and the impossible. With Une Seconde Avant Noël, you will never again spend Christmas Eve as you did before!

Producer: Marc POSTEL-VINAY (Je vais t’aimer)

Libretto: Romain SARDOU & Arnaud KERANE

Director: Romain SARDOU

Music: MARSO (Pierre Garnier, Louane, Solann, Mika, Pierre de Maere)

Lyrics: Arnaud KERANE (Lara Fabian, Maurane)

Costumes: Charles de VILMORIN (Lady Gaga, Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony)

Set design: Camille DUCHEMIN (Christine and The Queens, Juliette Armanet)

Lighting: Bertrand COUDERC (De la Maison des Morts, Le Soulier de Satin)

Choreography: Lola MINO (Brunello Cucinelli, Vogue)

Video: CARCO (Compagnie Bianca Li)

Ages 6 and up, and for all adults who have grown up without ever ceasing to be children.