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A Christmas Carol – Dickens Theatre Company
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When: 8 December 2026 – 10 December 2026
Where: Cardiff Spiegeltent, Cardiff
Dickens Theatre Company brings the classic Christmas ghost story to Cardiff's Spiegeltent.
A Christmas Carol is a magical Christmas show in Cardiff, bringing a timeless festive classic to life inside the Spiegeltent this December.
This Christmas, step into the intimate glow of the Spiegeltent as a beloved festive story is reimagined in a truly unique way.
Celebrating their 11th year delighting UK audiences with this unique and highly acclaimed production, Dickens Theatre Company arrives in Cardiff.
With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train, the great Charles Dickens himself, aided by his faithful tour manager George Dolby, takes on the daunting challenge of portraying not just Ebenezer Scrooge, but over 30 other characters in this classic festive tale. Surely it can’t be done?
What follows is a fast-paced, imaginative and beautifully faithful retelling of one of the most beloved Christmas stories ever written. From ghostly encounters to moments of warmth and redemption, this production captures all the magic, mystery and meaning of the original tale.
Staged within the unique setting of the Spiegeltent, this is storytelling at its most engaging. Expect powerful performances, inventive theatre and a festive atmosphere that draws you right into the heart of Victorian London.
Whether you’re discovering the story for the first time or returning to a Christmas favourite, this is a memorable and uplifting way to experience A Christmas Carol.
Dickens Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol as part of their REVISION ON TOUR programme, staging exciting theatre adaptations of classic English texts for both students and lovers of literature alike.