Nativity!
- 2009 film
A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman. Stars Martin Freeman, Barbara Isitt, Marc Wootton, Jason Watkins, Alan Carr and more.
Streaming rank this week: 32
Press clippings
"Nativity! is a true part of Christmas culture"
"It's up there with some of the most important Christmas films for people". That's the verdict of movie director Debbie Isitt, who puts a hefty slice of the affection for Nativity! down to the starring role Coventry's Holy Family Primary School played.
Andy Giddings & Ben Sidwell, BBC News, 20th December 2024First look at Nativity! The Musical
Exclusive production images have been released for Nativity! The Musical, ahead of the show's official opening at the Birmingham Rep next week.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 24th October 2017Casting announced for Nativity! The Musical
The cast has been announced for the world premiere production of the upcoming stage adaptation of the comedy film Nativity!.
Daisy Bowie-Sell, What's On Stage, 2nd May 2017The school nativity play is always exciting/nerve-jangling, but in writer-director Debbie Isitt's lively, likeable comedy, expectations are ratcheted up a few notches when it seems a Hollywood producer will be coming. Martin Freeman, pre-Hollywood stardom, is the teacher struggling to cope with rising hysteria as the kids head for a terrific cathedral performance.
Paul Howlett, The Guardian, 23rd December 2015Production starts on Nativity! 2
Production started last week on Nativity 2 - The Second Coming, the sequel to the successful 2009 family film. This time David Tennant heads the cast as new classroom teacher Mr Peterson.
Screen Terrier, 27th October 2011And lo! Corny just got cute
Debbie Isitt's latest improvised comedy, following in the faltering footsteps of her Nasty Neighbours (2000) and Confetti (2006), is so atrocious that it might just find an audience.
Christopher Tookey, Daily Mail, 27th November 2009From The Office to Nativity!
Martin Freeman made his name in the The Office as the lovely Tim. Now he's playing another nice bloke in Nativity! So why is he so defensive about being typecast?
Alice Wignall, The Guardian, 25th November 2009