Une Seconde avant Noël - Le Musical

“The perfect family Christmas gift!

” - Télé Matin WHO was Father Christmas BEFORE he became Father Christmas? An adaptation of Romain SARDOU’s bestselling novel, the musical “Une Seconde Avant Noël” promises to be THE family event this festive season.

Discover the childhood of an orphan destined for an incredible fate! Where does he come from? What is his name? What is the truth behind the legend?

Through a show that places dreams at its heart, experience the origins of the world’s most famous character and rediscover Christmas, which you thought you knew everything about… or almost!

Directed by Romain SARDOU, with a libretto conceived by Romain SARDOU and Arnaud KERANE, who also wrote the songs, produced by Marc POSTEL-VINAY (Je vais t’aimer), with music composed by MARSO (Pierre Garnier, Solann, Mika, Pierre de Maere, Louane), costumes created by couturier Charles de VILMORIN (Lady Gaga, Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony), scenography crafted by Camille DUCHEMIN (Christine and The Queens, Juliette Armanet, Nous les héros), lighting designed by Bertrand COUDERC (De la Maison des Morts, Le Soulier de Satin, L’incoronazione di Poppea), choreography by Lola MINO (Brunello Cucinelli, Vogue, Molières Ceremony 2026) and video creations by CARCO (Compagnie Bianca Li), this original production will restore everyone’s taste for the marvellous and the impossible.

With “Une Seconde Avant Noël”, you will never experience Christmas Eve the same way again! From age 6 and for all adults who grew up without ever ceasing to be children.