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All rise for Judge Santa! In Trial by Elves, your team becomes the jury in this hilarious, festive-themed courtroom event. One of Santa’s mischievous elves stands accused of causing Christmas chaos, and it’s up to your team to decide—guilty or not guilty?
Judge Santa presents the case, and between dinner courses, three eccentric characters take the stand to tell their side of the story. Will their accounts help uncover the truth, or are they just adding to the festive confusion?
At the venue of your choice, we’ll set up a festive “courtroom” with Judge Santa in his jolly red robes and wig. Your team, seated at tables, will serve as members of the jury. As the evening unfolds, you'll listen to testimony from the accused elf, Santa’s Head of Reindeer Operations, and an irate toy factory foreman.
It’s up to you to work together, analyse the evidence, and cross-examine the witnesses. Are they hiding something? Can you crack their festive alibis? After hearing all the evidence, each team will deliberate and present their verdict.
Once all verdicts are in, Judge Santa will reveal whether the jury was right in their decision—or if they’ve let a cheeky elf get away with Christmas mischief! This interactive, light-hearted event is packed with twists, festive fun, and plenty of laughter, making it a perfect Christmas team-building activity.
Trial By Elves is a festive dinner event for 10 to 150 people, where your guests are the jury in the trial of one of Santa's mischievous elves, played out between courses. It lasts 2 to 3 hours. Here's how it runs.
Judge Santa introduces the case: one of his elves stands accused of causing Christmas chaos.
Between courses, three colourful witnesses take the stand to share their tales.
Guests question the witnesses and the accused to test whose account holds water.
Each table works as a team to sift through the evidence and piece together the story.
The jury delivers its verdict, and Judge Santa reveals whether you've convicted an innocent elf or let a Christmas villain slip away.
Trial By Elves includes a full festive courtroom cast and case notes.
Trial By Elves is an interactive Christmas dinner event with broad appeal that builds teamwork and problem solving.
Each table pools its observations to reach a verdict.
The case unfolds alongside your Christmas meal.
Quirky, festive and easy for everyone to join in.
Guests use their wits and intuition to unravel the truth.
Yesterday’s Trial by Jury event was thoroughly enjoyed and please pass on our thanks to the cast who delivered their roles with real enthusiasm. There were some lovely touches to create interest and it was great that the cast were able to respond to questions in a way that developed the storyline and sense of character. The Judge, in particular, did a great job of leading the event.
Kent University
Trial By Elves is a festive dinner event where your guests are the jury in the trial of one of Santa's mischievous elves. The case is played out between courses, and each table works as a team to reach a verdict.
Yes. It turns a Christmas dinner into an interactive, light-hearted experience, giving guests something to talk about and work on together between courses. It is a festive alternative to a standard Christmas meal with speeches.
Judge Santa introduces the case: one of his elves stands accused of causing Christmas chaos. Between courses, three colourful witnesses take the stand, guests cross-examine them, and each table weighs the evidence before delivering its verdict.
Each table works as a team to sift through the evidence and piece together the story, then the jury delivers its verdict. Judge Santa reveals whether you have convicted an innocent elf or let a Christmas villain slip away.
No. Case notes are provided, and the judge and characters guide the evening, so guests only need to listen, ask questions and use their wits.
Trial By Elves lasts approximately two to three hours, running alongside your Christmas dinner.
Trial By Elves is suitable for groups of approximately 10 to 150 people, with each table acting as a team of jurors.
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London: 020 3822 0600
The Hewett Building, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3NP
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
South: 01590 676599
Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
Talk to an expert
London: 020 3822 0600
The Hewett Building, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3NP
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
South: 01590 676599
Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
Talk to an expert
London: 020 3822 0600
The Hewett Building, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3NP
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
South: 01590 676599
Dell Buildings, Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0ED
8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
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