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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

A one-man performance of the Dickensian Christmas classic full of joy, humour and darkness...

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: A one-man performance by Toby Burchell, brought to you by Behind the Door Productions.

‘Marley was dead: to begin with.’

On a snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts determined to show him how his cruel actions have affected the lives of others. Will Scrooge repent and accept the error of his ways or continue down his dark path?

This festive season, join Behind the Door Productions at Greyfriars for a one-man performance of this Christmas classic. This highly immersive and atmospheric production of A Christmas Carol captures the joy, humour and darkness of this traditional piece. A true festive classic, told as Dickens did to friends and family at Christmas time, this one-man performance is not to be missed.

Saturday 13th December. 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm).

Tickets £16.00 per person, available to purchase online via the link, or in person from the reception at Greyfriars.

The performance will be held in the hall. Greyfriars gets quite chilly in the winter, so please remember to wrap up warm, and bring along a cushion if you think you'll need it.

The café will be open before the performance selling a selection of drinks and festive treats.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £16.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for those over the age of 12.

Meeting point

The gates on Friar Street through the carriageway will open for ticket holders at 18.30

What to bring and wear

The performance will be held in a late-medieval house, please dress warm as it may get cold during the evening. Seating is on low wooden chairs, please bring along a cushion if required.

Accessibility

Please be aware there are uneven surfaces throughout the property, and there are a few steps over the threshold to enter the performance area.

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