Christmas the Story 2026

We need your help to make Christmas the Story happen in 2026.

We need Volunteers for the following roles:

Principal Actors            Supporting Actors       Stewards           Lead Steward

Technology                  Support Crew  

What is Christmas the Story?

Christmas The Story is the annual live multimedia nativity production, performed here in the heart of Aberdare town centre at St Elvan's by the churches, chapels and community of Cynon Valley 

Featuring a mixture of live actors, sound, light and screen, the performance features a FREE 20-minute production of The Christmas Story, together with a wealth of additional FREE activities for children, including live donkey stables.

When is Christmas the Story?

Rehearsals will take place from the start of November and will be flexible depending on the role. 2026 performances will take place daily, Monday, November 30th to Friday December 4th at 09:30, 11:00 & 13:30, and Saturday December 5th at 11:00, 13:30 and 15:00.  An additional preview performance also takes place on Sunday November 29th at 16:00

Do I have to volunteer for it all?

Definitely not; you can sign up to help with as much or as little as you want to do.

How do I signup?

We are holding a casting and volunteer information meeting on Saturday 19th 10:30 in St Elvans Church. Come along and we can sign you up and answer any questions you may have. You can also signup online and we will contact you for a chat.

Click the link below to signup or email Peta Maidman on office@cynonma.org.uk

https://cynonuchafministryarea.churchsuite.com/-/forms/oj8tkbxl