Illustration of a toy stage with red curtains where two nutcrackers and a dancer perform for a small seated audience (A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance)
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A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Audiences experience Charles Dickens' festive classic performed on a bare stage using the author's unaltered 1853 reading script. Through voice alone, solo performer Mathew Jones brings Victorian London, Scrooge's counting house, Fezziwig's ball, and the visiting spirits to life. The production presents the tale without modern adaptations, embellishments, or spectacles.

Dec 11 – Dec 12, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

General Admission: £23.35 (£21.00 +bf).

Hours

7:30pm til 8:15pm (Last entry 7:30pm).

Location

Friargate Theatre · Lower Friargate, York, YO1 9SL Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Dickens fans and literary theatre audiences

Vibe

Atmospheric and intimate

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Allow around 45 minutes for the performance, which presents Dickens’ story as a solo reading.
  • Choose either of the two performance nights when making your plans.
  • Use the named Vintage Verse booking site; tickets are not yet on sale.
  • Arrive by the stated last-entry point, which coincides with the performance start.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this production different from a modern adaptation?

It uses Dickens’ unaltered reading script, without modern retelling or embellishment.

Who performs the story?

Mathew Jones performs the one-man production, using voice alone to bring its characters and settings to life.

What parts of the story are brought to life?

The performance evokes Scrooge’s counting house, Fezziwig’s Christmas ball, the Cratchit family and the visiting spirits.

How long is the performance?

The performance runs for 45 minutes.

How can I book a ticket?

The event information directs audiences to book through vintageverse.co.uk; tickets are shown as not yet on sale.

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