That Elf Stole My Shoe

BACK TO Christmas 2025

An illustration of an Elf kneeling down, holding a pair of brown leather boots. Behind the elf is a workshop scene with a Christmas tree. Above the elf are the words 'That Elf stole my shoe!'

That Elf Stole My Shoe

A festive family theatre show, part of Christmas in the Making from First Art

 

Saturday 6 December 2025
Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield
Free – booking required – see below
Multiple show times – see below for details

An immersive story and trail inspired by The Elves and the Shoe Maker performed and presented by The Blanket Fort Club

EXTRA! EXTRA! SHOES MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEAR IN MANSFIELD!

In a shocking turn of events, local shoemaker to the stars, Matty, has discovered that some of his finest shoes have vanished from his workshop. Eyewitnesses report strange noises at night and suspicious tiny footprints leading toward the forest!

“They’ve done this before, the elves, so I’m pretty sure it’s them again,” Matty, 24, of Mansfield, told our reporter. “I suppose they think it’s a joke, but I don’t find it funny at all. If we don’t find the missing shoes by tonight, there’ll be some very famous people walking around in socks at the Winter Snowball!”

Citizens of Mansfield are being asked to come to the Christmas in the Making space at Four Seasons Shopping Centre on Saturday 6 December at 11.15am 1pm or 2.15pm to join the search and help solve the mystery. Bring your detective skills and your magnifying glass-the elves may be clever, but together we can catch them in the act!

Will you help Matty recover the shoes before the Winter Snowball begins?

Suitable for all ages, children under 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times

Show times

 

  • 11.15am – 12pm
  • 1pm – 1.45pm
  • 2.15pm – 3pm

Run time: 45 mins
Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the performance start to allow time to be seated.

Booking
  • Tickets are free and on a first come, first served basis. Pre-booking is advised although there will be a small allocation available on the day.
  • All those attending require a ticket (with the exception of babes in arms).
  • All children under 14 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
  • If you can no longer attend, please notify First Art (rsvp@firstart.org.uk) as soon as possible so that your place(s) can be made available to someone else.

Book tickets for That Elf Stole My Shoe

How to find us

Head to the Christmas in the Making space in the centre part of the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, next to the Santa’s Magical Elevator experience. Please note there is a separate entrance to the Christmas in the Making space.

Access and Facilities
  • The venue is level ground floor access and accessible to wheelchairs and buggies.
  • A Changing Places is available in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre. Please speak to a First Art team member or Four Seasons staff member should you require assistance.
  • There will be live BSL interpretation of the show.
  • Ear defenders will be available to borrow.
  • If you have any other needs, please let us know when booking.
  • Customer toilets are available in the shopping centre.

 

 

Brought to you by First Art and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the National Lottery through Arts Council England Creative People and Places programme.

Logos for Funded by UK Government and Arts Council England Creative People and Places Programme

Photography and Filming

Please be aware that First Art may be taking photographs and filming at the event for documentation and marketing purposes. These images / film may be used on social media, the First Art website and for other marketing purposes including print.