A Christmas Carol
But one Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unexpected supernatural visitors who are determined to show him the true spirit of Christmas and the error of his ways.
This bold, theatrical adaptation captures the original spirit of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale. Directed by Dominic Hill who is renowned for his, "highly imaginative, transfixing productions" (Daily Telegraph), Christmas at the Citizens offers a magical, inventive, heart-warming and spine-tingling production of a festive classic. Guaranteed to appeal to young and old alike, A Christmas Carol will melt even the coldest of hearts and leave all rejoicing with Christmas spirit!
Family days
Join us for a lively, fun and informative family workshop, giving you an insider’s view of A Christmas Carol.
Schools Performances
We have several Schools performances in early December: Wed 3 Dec - 10am & 1.30pm Thu 4 Dec - 10am & 1.30pm Fri 5 Dec - 10.30am Tue 9 Dec - 10am & 1.30pm Wed 10 Dec - 10am & 1.30pm Thu 11 Dec - 10.30am Fri 12 Dec - 10.30am Tue 16 Dec - 10am & 1.30pm Wed 17 Dec - 10.30am Thu 18 Dec - 10.30am
We have a special schools group rate of £8.50. Please download and return this schools booking form.
Dates
* = Peak performance
Preview 29 Nov
Audio Described 13 Dec, 2pm
Signed 12 Dec, 7pm
Captioned 20 Dec, 2pm
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction Loop
REVIEWS
“the darkest feelgood show in town.”
The Herald ★★★★★
“impeccable”
The Telegraph ★★★★★
“one word…amazing!”
Callum, aged 11 The Public Reviews ★★★★
“It is a show to remind you both of the magical powers of theatre, and of the true spirit of Christmas”.
TV Bomb ★★★★★
“A rich and satisfying seasonal treat.”
The Guardian ★★★★
“Hill and his collaborators make us look with fresh eyes at such a seasonal mainstay”
The Times (£) ★★★★
“the mixture of visual spectacle and rich dialogue lends Christmas Carol a fresh grandeur”
The Stage ★★★★
“beautifully staged, eloquent and vividly imagined”
The Scotsman ★★★★
PRESS
“Unreservedly, I would say Dominic [Hill] is the best director in Britain”
Cliff Burnett talks playing Scrooge and rehearsing A Christmas Carol in the Sunday Herald.
“Everything is about the storytelling, sometimes you start from a musical place and then you try to make it become a scene”
Musical Director Nikola Kodjabashia in The Herald
“I read the story every year and I watch it on TV every year. I love it”
John Kielty chats about playing the Ghost of Christmas Present in the Evening Times
Praise for previous Christmas productions
“an impressively stylish and wonderfully engaging piece of seasonal theatre”
★★★★ Daily Telegraph
“...in every way, from the captivating visual impact to the superb acting, this is the stuff of memorable theatre”
★★★★ The Herald
“Always a fun and engaging theatre experience for the whole family and an excellent alternative to traditional panto.”
Audience Member
“After going to the Citizens Theatre at Christmas, I will never go elsewhere again. I would highly recommend it to everyone, young and old.”
Audience member
“The quality of the production, creativity and originality were excellent. It’s why we book every year.”
Audience Member
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Cast & Creative Team
CREATIVE TEAM Director Dominic Hill Set, Costume & Puppet Designer Rachael Canning Lighting Designer Lizzie Powell Composer/Sound Designer Nikola Kodjabashia Movement Director Benedicte Seierup Movement Director Lucien MacDougall Assistant Director Stephen Darcy
CAST Cliff Burnett Laura Cairns Cameron Crighton Martin Donaghy Cate Hamer John Kielty Stephanie McGregor John O’Mahony