Mr. Dickens: Mr. Christmas
Guests experience a theatrical Christmas celebration featuring Charles Dickens alongside a troupe of persistent carolers. The performance brings to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge with comedic appearances from Oliver Twist. The evening is filled with music, laughter, and carol singing exploring timeless holiday themes.
Nov 19 – Nov 20, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Preferred seating: $60 per person for the first two floor rows in the Great Hall; no tax is added to this price. General seating: $55 per person, floor seating in row 3 or behind. Balcony seating: $50 per person; access requires stairs (the page also describes narrow stairs). Optional dinner buffet: $40 per person plus tax; reservations must be made in advance. Dinner is an add-on, and seating is limited.
Hours
Castle doors open at 5:00 pm; optional dinner is served 5:30-6:30 pm; performance begins at 7:00 pm.
Food & Drink
An optional buffet dinner is available by advance reservation, with salad, beef short ribs, roast chicken, sides, and orange crème brûlée; gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Accessibility
The Great Hall is accessible by elevator, but the balcony requires stairs and is not handicap accessible.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve dinner in advance because seating is limited, and include any dietary needs with your reservation.
- Choose floor seating if you need accessible access; balcony seating requires narrow stairs and is not accessible.
- Notify the venue in advance about mobility needs so the Great Hall access arrangements can be noted.
- Bring a light sweater or jacket because the Great Hall can be drafty.
- Keep in mind that tickets are non-refundable, though they may be transferred if plans change.
Special Events & Promotions
- An optional buffet dinner is available as a separate add-on.
- Guests who book an overnight stay with concert tickets receive a discounted rate.
Links & Contact
Run by Searchlight Theatre Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the performance?
Charles Dickens and a troupe of carolers tell a Christmas story featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, while Oliver Twist adds comic appearances; the production includes music and carol singing.
How does seating work, and are any seats accessible?
Preferred and general seats are on the Great Hall floor; general seating is first-come, first-served. The Great Hall has elevator and accessible access, while balcony seats require narrow stairs and are not accessible.
Can I have dinner before the performance?
An optional buffet is served in the Castle Dining Room. Dinner seating is limited, and reservations must be made in advance.
Can the dinner accommodate dietary needs?
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian diets can be accommodated with advance notice; note dietary needs when making the dinner reservation.
What should I wear, and is there anything to know about booking?
There is no required dress code, but a light sweater or jacket is suggested because the Great Hall can be drafty. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred.
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