A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
Actor Mat Jones delivers a solo theatrical presentation of the holiday classic using Charles Dickens' own unaltered reading script. Performed on a bare stage without modern adaptations, the production relies solely on voice to depict Ebenezer Scrooge, the Cratchit family, Fezziwig's ball, and the visiting spirits. The show is presented by Vintage Verse.
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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Tips & Advice
- Book through the Cockpit show page or the event ticket listing, as the performance is presented as a booked theatre event.
- Allow time to get to The Cockpit and find the entrance on Gateforth Street before the performance.
- The production uses a bare stage and one performer, so expect a voice-led telling rather than elaborate staging.
- Read Dickens' original story beforehand if you want to follow the characters and scenes as they unfold.
Links & Contact
Run by Vintage Verse
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs this version of A Christmas Carol?
Actor Mat Jones performs the story on his own.
Which version of the story is used?
The performance uses Charles Dickens' original, unaltered reading script.
How are the characters and settings presented?
Mat Jones uses voice alone to bring Scrooge, the Cratchit family, Fezziwig's ball and the visiting spirits to life.
Does the production use modern adaptations?
No. It presents Dickens' text without adaptation or modern retelling.
What is the staging like?
The performance uses a bare stage and a single performer.
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