Jamesy (Alastair Knowles) and James (Aaron Malkin) have a Christmas wish: they want to gift the entire world tea. A letter is sent off to Santa, and he answers their wish, eight billionfold. O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy is a play that takes audiences on a holiday adventure with the wacky Jamesy and the more serious James. Their combination of wit and physical comedy isn’t the only thing that keeps the audience entertained. As the duo manages the world supply of tea that Jamesy wished for, the show incorporates the audience. An example of this is when James and Jamesy search for a ship captain. Because every show is based on who’s in attendance, no two performances are ever the same. The play adheres to a rule that any audience member can appreciate: No one has to interact with the
It wouldn’t be Christmas without tea
Eugene Weekly12/04
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