This content is copyright of CelebMix.com. Rating: 4 out of 5. What do you get when you combine old school variety, a faux TV show, audience participation, and lashings of festive cheer? The Christmas Thing, of course! Returning to Seven Dials Playhouse following its rip-roaring run in 2024, The Christmas Thing is the work of duo Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser, also known for their Mr Thing show. Part TV special, part live variety show, The Christmas Thing sees the pair transform the theatre into their very own broadcast studio where the audience members are the special guests.