Isabell Pannagl: Tinsel Avalanche

Christmas Eve: The children live off chocolate Santas, the cat flees during Grandpa’s off-key rendition of "Silent Night" and climbs the Christmas tree—sparking a family drama. While the Christ Child makes a quick exit, a tinsel avalanche rolls through the living room, along with the usual holiday madness. Why is the wish list more expensive than an inheritance? Why are more Christmas ornaments hanging on front doors than on the tree? And why does the first eggnog often start flowing while decorating the house?

Isabell Pannagl dissects the holiday insanity in "Tinsel Avalanche" with razor-sharp wit and mercilessly funny punchlines. An evening of cabaret for anyone who faces the absurdities of the holidays with humor—and wonders whether harmony is even part of the plan.