Step back in time to experience Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol as it might have been first seen by Victorian audiences. In this richly atmospheric adaptation, a troupe of costumed players brings the classic tale to life with candle-lit stages, hand-painted scenery, and live music performed on period instruments. Faithful to Dickens’ original text, this version captures the heart of the beloved story — the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge's chilling encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come — but is presented with the theatrical flair of the 1840s. Performers shift fluidly between characters and narration, often speaking directly to the audience, as was tradition in parlour entertainments and early public readings. Shadow play, lantern effects, and simple mechanical stage tricks conjure the spirits, while a chorus of carollers underscores the action with traditional Victorian songs. More than just a retelling, A Christmas Carol is a theatrical time capsule — an invitation to celebrate the spirit of Christmas past, and to remember the enduring power of kindness, generosity, and redemption.

THE DATES

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 2025 at 7:30 PM **
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th at 10:00 AM (School Performance)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2025 at 7:30 PM


**= DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE

THE LOCATION

THE CONRAD CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
(36 King St W, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)

TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION: $30
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25

Tickets are now available online (see below)
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to the scheduled performances. Cash, credit and
E-Transfer are accepted.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS A CHRISTMAS CAROL APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Yes! A Christmas Carol is appropriate for all ages!

IS THE CONRAD CENTRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com

WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF
A CHRISTMAS CAROL?
TBD

WILL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE?
Yes! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.

IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.

CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:00 PM for an evening performance.)

DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com to find out if you are eligible for company credit.