DIONYSUS THEATRE · 2026 UK TOUR
A Christmas Carol
by Candlelight
A hauntingly beautiful retelling of Dickens’ ghost story, brought to life by an exceptional ensemble, live music and the glow of candlelight.
2 hours including interval · Ensemble theatre · Victorian carols
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Further dates awaiting venue announcements: 29 November and 13 December 2026.
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THE STORY
The past is waiting.
The future is unwritten.
It is Christmas Eve, and for Ebenezer Scrooge, the season is little more than an unwelcome interruption. But a ghostly warning from Jacob Marley sets him on an extraordinary journey through time.
Guided by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Be, Scrooge must confront the choices he has made, the people he has hurt, and the possibility that even the hardest heart can change.
Adapted by Robert Tremayne and directed by Vicky Newman. A haunting, heart-warming evening of ghosts, memory and hope.
AT THE HEART OF THE STORY
The Cratchits.
Family, kindness and the things that matter most.
Meet the company.
The people shaping the world.
Adapted and designed by Robert Tremayne
Directed by Vicky Newman
Lighting Designer Matthew Pike
A complete world, built to travel.
The production is designed for intimate theatres and atmospheric non-traditional venues, including churches, halls and heritage spaces. Its adaptable staging, ensemble performance and live musical world allow the show to meet each audience in its own space. Our concise initial venue pack contains the production overview, touring window, company information and the first details needed to start a conversation. Detailed technical arrangements are agreed directly with each host venue.
Bring the story into the classroom.
Our free education pack is designed primarily for KS3 and KS4 English and Drama. It introduces Dickens' context, characters and themes, explores how a classic text moves from page to stage, and offers practical activities for before and after a performance.
Context, themes and character journeys
Drama and design activities
GCSE-style discussion and writing prompts
Teacher notes and learning objectives