About ‘The Nightmare before Twinkmas’

House of Yes Xmas Spectacular, 2026

Written by Sleth

This year’s tale follows Twinkletoes, Santa’s once-favorite elf, who turns 30 and tragically loses his sparkle (Twink Death Writ Large). He’s exiled to the underworld for aging out of cuteness, by the dastardly Veronica, a new holiday villain hell-bent on plunging the universe into chaos. But with the help of a ragtag crew of queer rebels, glittery demons, and off-brand Christmas spirits, Twinkletoes embarks on a magical, mind-bending quest to win back Santa’s love and maybe, just maybe, learn to love himself.

Directed by Matthew Dailey
Choreographed by 
JP Alba Dennis

Performed by Allegra Meshuggah, Beatriz BB, Violenza, Eli Rose, Jon Joni, JP Alba Denis, MOSS, Luke Bosco, Peter Mercury, Pixel the Drag Jester, Queen Ravenden, Queerly Femmetastic, Sam Paulish, Sleth, Troy Lingelbach

Lighting by Eric Bowers

Images by Luis Suarez