The Noir Before Christmas

by John Minigan

When Mrs. Claus visits Jack Frost -- an elf turned private eye -- to find a missing Santa, Jack's case takes him on a sleigh ride involving his red-nosed ex Rudee, a sultry Vixen, and an unexpected gift from The Fat Man himself.

When Mrs. Claus visits Jack Frost -- an elf turned private eye -- to find a missing Santa, Jack's case takes him on a sleigh ride involving his red-nosed ex Rudee, a sultry Vixen, and an unexpected gift from The Fat Man himself.

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The Noir Before Christmas

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  • Robert Weibezahl: The Noir Before Christmas by John Minigan
    “

    Minigan brilliantly mashes together nearly every noir fiction trope and pop culture Christmas reference you can think of in this hilarious mystery spoof. A welcome addition to any holiday shorts festival.

    Minigan brilliantly mashes together nearly every noir fiction trope and pop culture Christmas reference you can think of in this hilarious mystery spoof. A welcome addition to any holiday shorts festival.

    ”
  • Christopher Plumridge: The Noir Before Christmas by John Minigan
    “

    Bringing Noir into Christmas is a Christmas present for me! With dark winter nights in Lapland, you can understand how tough it can be for Mr Claus and Co, but deep down the big guy still has a heart. Tis the season to be noir.....
    Also.... Who or Whom - brilliant!

    Bringing Noir into Christmas is a Christmas present for me! With dark winter nights in Lapland, you can understand how tough it can be for Mr Claus and Co, but deep down the big guy still has a heart. Tis the season to be noir.....
    Also.... Who or Whom - brilliant!

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: The Noir Before Christmas by John Minigan
    “

    I am a sucker for good noir, and this is good noir! Fun and funny with slick dialogue and punchy characters. Would be a hoot to watch come holiday season.

    I am a sucker for good noir, and this is good noir! Fun and funny with slick dialogue and punchy characters. Would be a hoot to watch come holiday season.

    ”
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Jack Frost, he/him, an elf turned private eye
Mary Claus, she/her, Jack's ex, now in love with The Fat Man
Rudee, she/her, also Jack's ex, now a red-haired, red-nosed (North) pole dancer
The Fat Man, he/him, jolly and mysterious

One actor can double Mary and Rudy--and even The Fat Man if needed

Development History

  • Reading, Tiny_Theatre, 2022
  • Reading, Moving Parts, Paris, 2020

Production History

  • Fringe, Magnetic Theatre, 2020