Dionysus TheatreTouring theatre from Sussex
You Shall Be Haunted By Three Spirits. A Christmas classic, illuminated by candlelight — adapted by and starring Robert Tremayne as Ebenezer Scrooge, with Dionysus favourites and the Muses of Dionysus.
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.
01Ebenezer Scrooge
02Spirit of Christmas Yet to Be, Fred and Young Scrooge
Understudy, Mr Murdock
03Mrs Cratchit, Emma, Fan and Mrs Dilber
Understudy, Spirit of Christmas Past, Belle and Marley
04Bob Cratchit, Dick Wilkins and Mr Murdock
Understudy, Mrs Newbury
05Spirit of Christmas Past and Belle
Understudy, Mrs Cratchit, Spirit of Christmas Present and First Gossip
06Ms Bentley, Jacob Marley, Marley’s Ghost and Mrs Newbury
Understudy, Emma and Mrs Harrington
07Spirit of Christmas Present, Mrs Harrington, Fezziwig and Second Gossip
Understudy, Miss Granger, First Gossip and Old Sal
08Miss Granger, Miss Topper and First Gossip
Understudy, Bob Cratchit, Mrs Dilber and Dick Wilkins
09Old Sal and Rose
Understudy, Fan, Fezziwig and Ms BentleyThe 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.
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.
“A ghost story told close enough to see every flicker of fear, regret and hope.”
A Christmas Carol by Candlelight