The Albany Theatre, Coventry will present its very own adaption of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, directed by Albany Theatre CEO and nationally accomplished director Kevin Shaw this festive season.

A family-friendly alternative to a traditional panto. It’s Christmas Eve and Ebenezer Scrooge has not an ounce of festive cheer. When the clock strikes midnight, Scrooge is visited by four ghostly spirits who each whisk him away on a magical journey through his past, present and future hoping to reveal the error of his cold-heart and change his life forever.

The Albany Theatre brings this much-loved tale vividly to life with breath-taking sets, spellbinding costumes, heaps of Christmas spirit and a sprinkle of spooky goings on.

Join Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Mr and Mrs Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Mr Fezziwig, and all of Dickens’ treasured characters on the snowy streets of Victorian Coventry to spread the true meaning of Yuletide this festive season.

Albany’s Technical Manager, Dan Tilley, Set & Lighting Designer for A Christmas Carol, has been working alongside the theatre’s technical team and volunteers to create spectacular visuals that will transform the stage and transport audiences onto the cobbles of a magical Victorian Coventry, he said;

“This is what creating theatre is about, transporting our audiences to a magical world filled to the brim with the message of Christmas. A Christmas Carol is a classic adapted by so many, we’re here to share our version filled with so much passion and spirit – see if you can spot all three.” 

Full list of cast and creatives coming soon. Keep an eye on the Albany’s website for more announcements and updates.

A Christmas Carol runs from Saturday 3 – Monday 26 December with matinee and evening performances now booking at albanytheatre.co.uk, via the box office on 02476 99 89 64 or boxoffice@albanytheatre.co.uk. Ticket prices vary from £12.00 - £19.00 dependent on ticket type and performance date. Family ticket and school booking discounts also available.

SPECIAL OFFER: Save £2 per ticket with the code WHATSON when booking online.

Friday 9 December will be Accessibility Day, with a relaxed performance at 10am intended for people who may prefer a less formal audience setting with some adaptations in terms of sound and lighting to accommodate those on the autistic spectrum or with sensory and communication requirements and a BSL interpreted show and audio described performance at 7pm, which includes a touch tour of the stage.