Celebrating their 10th year delighting UK audiences with this unique and highly acclaimed production, Dickens Theatre Company arrives at Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury.
With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train, the great Charles Dickens himself—aided by his faithful tour manager George Dolby—takes on the daunting challenge of portraying not just Ebenezer Scrooge, but over 30 characters in this classic festive tale.
A Christmas Carol
Surely it can’t be done?
Dickens Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme, staging exciting theatre adaptations of classic texts for both students and lovers of literature alike.
Directed by Joe Harmston
Music by Paul Higgs
Adapted by Ryan Philpott
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What the critics say
“Joyously uplifting. The perfect way to welcome in the festive season. Funny. Magical. Simply stunning”.
Morning Star
“Without doubt, this combines fun, education and history.”
Apple Radio
“A superbly entertaining way to present classic plays.”
The View From The Stalls
Reviews
“DTC’s A Christmas Carol is so authentic, staying very close to the original story. It is smooth and seamless. Eery, haunting, heart-warming.”
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene.
Opened in 2010, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London.
Designed for comfort and accessibility, the venue features step-free access, wheelchair spaces, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical, stand-up comedy, or a magical Christmas pantomime, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone.
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