Illustration of a juggler and an acrobat in a small circus ring as children watch (A Christmas Carol)

A Christmas Carol

Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, presents a one-man staging of A Christmas Carol. The performance features him portraying more than 30 distinct characters from the story.

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The Word, National Centre for the Written Word · Market Place, South Shields, NE33 1JF Get Directions

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Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

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Fans of charles dickens and theatrical storytelling

Vibe

Literary and theatrical

Energy Level

Low

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Low

Tips & Advice

  • Read or revisit A Christmas Carol before attending if you want to follow the story as Gerald Dickens portrays its many characters.
  • Have your ticket details ready when you arrive so you can check in for the performance.
  • Allow time to find The Word in South Shields’ Market Place before the performance begins.
  • Make your travel arrangements to and from The Word in advance, as no transport or parking details are provided here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who performs A Christmas Carol?

Gerald Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, performs the one-man staging.

How many characters does Gerald Dickens portray?

He portrays more than 30 characters from the story.

What kind of performance is it?

It is a one-man performance of A Christmas Carol.

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