A Christmas Carol
Audiences experience Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale adapted by Jerry Patch, following Ebenezer Scrooge through a transformative night. The stage production features festive music, lively dancing, and theatrical effects including smoke, haze, and strobe lighting. The performance runs approximately two hours, including one 15-minute intermission.
Nov 28 – Dec 27, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Sensory-friendly/relaxed performance: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1; American Sign Language performance: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
Food & Drink
The SCR Playwrights Bar offers pre-order intermission drinks before curtain; food is not permitted in the theatre, and auditorium beverages must have a secure lid or cap.
Parking
The most convenient, secure parking for SCR patrons is in the structure off Anton Boulevard and Park Center Drive.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in Row N at ground level, alongside Wi-Fi assisted listening devices and ASL-interpreted performances.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy through SCR.org or the South Coast Repertory Box Office, the only authorized ticket sellers for this production.
- For a group booking, check which discount applies to your ticket type and performance date; group orders must include at least 10 people.
- Choose the sensory-friendly/relaxed or American Sign Language performance if that option suits your needs.
- Arrive in time to be seated before the performance begins; late arrivals may have to watch lobby monitors until an appropriate break.
- Use the parking structure off Anton Boulevard and Park Center Drive for the venue's most convenient, secure parking.
Special Events & Promotions
- A sensory-friendly/relaxed performance is offered on December 1.
- An American Sign Language performance is offered on December 5.
- Groups receive a discount on adult full-price tickets for performances through December 10.
- Groups receive a discount on child tickets for performances through December 3.
- Groups receive a discount on child tickets for performances from December 4 through 27.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can attend A Christmas Carol?
The production is for ages six and up. Children under six are not admitted, and everyone needs a ticket, a seat, and the ability to sit quietly.
How long is the performance?
It runs approximately two hours, including one 15-minute intermission.
Are there performances with accessibility options?
There is a sensory-friendly/relaxed performance and an American Sign Language performance.
What effects should audience members be aware of?
The production contains smoke, haze, and strobe effects.
Are group tickets available?
Groups of at least 10 qualify for group discounts, with offers varying by ticket type and performance date. Student matinee group tickets are also available.
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