Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Scrooge and the spirits seeking to change his ways has long been a staple of yuletide. This year however, the Rose Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol takes a different path. Featuring Scrooge as the cruellest woman in town, and Dickens himself along for the ride, enjoy all new songs as the classic story takes a new form once again.

When: 2 December to 2 January

Where: Rose Theatre, Kingston

Age: 5+

Runtime: Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes, including interval

Ticket price: From £15

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From Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, writer of the Olivier Award-winning Emilia, comes a brand-new retelling of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic.  

It’s a cold Christmas Eve on the snowy streets of Victorian London, and preparations for another meagre Christmas are well underway – but not for Ebenezer Scrooge. The cruellest, wealthiest woman in town; Scrooge hates charity, she hates carol singers, and most of all… she hates Christmas.

Join the children of the town and Charles Dickens, as they take Scrooge on a time-bending, enchanting journey of self-discovery to confront her past, present and future. Can Scrooge open her heart to undo years of misdeeds before it’s too late?

With all new songs by Eamonn O’Dwyer (Beauty and the Beast) and directed by Rosie Jones (Hansel & Gretel), step into this heart-warming tale of generosity and forgiveness, and experience the spirit of Christmas with the whole family.

This Rose Original Production features a wealth of local talent from the Rose Youth Theatre performing alongside a professional cast.

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