The Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in Dionysus Theatre’s A Christmas Carol by Candlelight

Dionysus Theatre
Award-winning touring theatre from Sussex

Dionysus Theatre creates bold, visually striking touring productions from our home in Sussex. We reimagine classic stories through intimate ensemble performance, atmospheric design and emotionally charged storytelling.

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Robert Tremayne's production of The Taxidermist's Daughter received the Arts Council Award for Excellence.

His production of Our House received the NODA Award for Excellence.


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NEW FOR 2026

Current Production

One extraordinary night can change everything.

The three spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in Dionysus Theatre's A Christmas Carol by Candlelight

THE STORY

YOU SHALL BE HAUNTED BY THREE SPIRITS


It is Christmas Eve, and for Ebenezer Scrooge, the season is little more than an unwelcome interruption. But a ghostly warning from his former business partner, Jacob Marley, sets him on an extraordinary journey through time.

Guided by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Be — faces from his own life, rather than strangers — Scrooge is drawn back through the rooms of his past and forward into the lonely future that awaits if nothing changes. Along the way, he must confront the choices he has made, the people he has hurt, and the possibility that even the hardest heart can change.

Robert Tremayne adapts Dickens' beloved classic and leads Dionysus Theatre's ensemble as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Dionysus favourites Lauren Whedbee as Mrs Cratchit and Kelly Verstappen as Jacob Marley. Directed by Vicky Newman, the production also features her as Old Sal and Rose; the remaining roles are brought to life by the Muses of Dionysus.

Staged entirely by candlelight and underscored by Victorian carols, A Christmas Carol by Candlelight is a haunting, heart-warming and hopeful festive experience for audiences of all ages.


FORMAT

Touring theatre

Created for intimate venues

RUNNING TIME

2 hours

Including one interval

STYLE

Ensemble & live music

Performed by candlelight

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SAT 21 NOVEMBER 2026

St Symphorian's Church

Durrington, Worthing · 7pm

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SAT 19 DECEMBER 2026

St Mary de Haura

Shoreham-by-Sea · 7.30pm

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Fishers Farm Barn Theatre

Wisborough Green · 7.30pm

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