A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story
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Things to Know Before You Go
Is A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story suitable for children?
This production has been created with older children, teenagers and adults in mind. While it retains the heart-warming message of the original story, it does include some genuinely eerie moments, sudden effects and unsettling imagery. Families should be aware that it feels closer to a traditional ghost story than a gentle family pantomime.
How scary is the show compared with other Christmas productions?
The level of fear is carefully judged: there are jump-scares, haunting visuals and a generally spooky atmosphere, but it never tips into horror. If you enjoy classic ghost stories on television at Christmas, you are likely to find it thrilling rather than overwhelming. Very sensitive children or those who dislike the supernatural may find it too intense.
Do I need to know the book beforehand?
No. The adaptation follows the familiar structure of Dickens’ tale, introducing Scrooge, the Cratchits and the visiting spirits clearly on stage. Long-time fans will appreciate the detail and tone, while newcomers will have no trouble following the story from start to finish.
What is the running time and is there an interval?
The performance lasts for around 2 hours 10 minutes, including an interval. This gives enough time to settle into the world of the play, enjoy a drink or a mince pie in the break and still head home at a reasonable hour on a winter evening.
About this show
Step into Dickens’ London for a Christmas story with real chill in the air as Mark Gatiss’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol returns to the stage. This production leans into the tale’s ghost-story roots, surrounding Scrooge with vivid apparitions, atmospheric sound and Victorian stagecraft while keeping all the warmth of his eventual transformation.
On Christmas Eve, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by spirits who drag him through his past, present and possible future, forcing him to confront the choices that have shaped his life. Richly designed, gently unsettling and ultimately deeply moving, this A Christmas Carol offers festive storytelling for audiences who like their seasonal theatre with shadows as well as snowflakes.
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