A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol adapted by Peter DeLaurier

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Productions (67)
Holiday Drama
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110 - 130 minutes
6 W, 10 M,  (12-60 actors possible: 4-30 W, 8-30 M)
Set: Flexible set with strong feel of Victorian London.

Faithful to Dickens' beautiful language, this flexible adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic tells the heartwarming story of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge. Mr. Scrooge is always cold-hearted, and Christmas is no exception -- that is, until the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, comes to warn him about the consequences of living a life of greed and materialism. Over the next three nights, Scrooge is visited by three other spirits who try to convince him that his selfishness will be his downfall. Is this enough to make the selfish old miser change his ways?

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Faithful to Dickens' beautiful language, this flexible adaptation of the beloved Christmas classic tells the heartwarming story of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge. Mr. Scrooge is always cold-hearted, and Christmas is no exception -- that is, until the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, comes to warn him about the consequences of living a life of greed and materialism. Over the next three nights, Scrooge is visited by three other spirits who try to convince him that his selfishness will be his downfall. Is this enough to make the selfish old miser change his ways?

  • Holiday Drama
  • |
  • 110 - 130 minutes
  • 6 W, 10 M,  (12-60 actors possible: 4-30 W, 8-30 M)
  • Set: Flexible set with strong feel of Victorian London.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-549-0

Published Reviews

"This version is true enough to the classic, real enough for today, and done with enough care and sensitivity to bring even the most dour of holiday sufferers into the right mood."

John Addyman, The Village News (Oxford, PA)

"DeLaurier brings a modern sensibility to the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge's redemption that also harkens back to Dickens' concern for the poor of London. He maintains the charm of the story without stooping to the sentimental or whitewashing the desperate conditions on the streets."

Mark Cofta, Main Line Times

"...will both prick your conscience and send you out smiling -- just as Charles Dickens intended."

John Chambless, Daily Local News

"...this Christmas Carol does Dickens proud."

George Hatza, Reading Eagle

"...very Dickensian -- lots of language and lots of dark shadows, emotionally as well as visually, creating a world where happy endings have to be earned by suffering, where people are capable of courage and nobility."

Toby Zinman, City Paper (Philadelphia)

"Peter DeLaurier's realistic adaptation of the Christmas classic...not only brings Marley back to life...but gives life to all the other characters, in true Dickensian fashion."

Ford Oglesby, The Evening Phoenix

"...captures the essence of the Dickens story of spiritual redemption."

Bill Hayden, The News Journal

"Peter DeLaurier has succeeded in letting the richness of Dickens' characters, including Tiny Tim and Scrooge's ghostly visitors, teach the true meaning of Christmas."

Helen and John Blaker, Juniata News (Philadelphia)

"...sure to be a favorite."

Dyane Genovese, Tri County Record

"...so enchanting it puts you in tune with the holiday season."

Maryellen Jaskuta, Suburban Advertiser (Wayne, PA)

Production History

DEC 19, 2024 - DEC 21, 2024
Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre
Sandpoint, ID United States
Lake Pend Oreille Repertory TheatreSandpoint, ID United States
NOV 21, 2024 - NOV 23, 2024
Front Range Christian School
Littleton, CO United States
Front Range Christian SchoolLittleton, CO United States
NOV 01, 2024 - NOV 02, 2024
Sanford School
Hockessin, DE United States
Sanford SchoolHockessin, DE United States
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 06, 2024
St. Dominic's Academy
Honesdale, PA United States
St. Dominic's AcademyHonesdale, PA United States
DEC 01, 2023 - DEC 10, 2023
Lisbon High School
Lisbon Falls, ME United States
Lisbon High SchoolLisbon Falls, ME United States
NOV 30, 2023 - DEC 10, 2023
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach
New SMyrna Beach, FL United States
The Little Theatre of New Smyrna BeachNew SMyrna Beach, FL United States
NOV 29, 2023 - DEC 10, 2023
Oswego Players, Inc.
Oswego, NY United States
Oswego Players, Inc.Oswego, NY United States
DEC 16, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
Washington High School Drama
Washington, IN United States
Washington High School DramaWashington, IN United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
Redeeming Grace Homeschool Co-op
Fairfax, VA United States
Redeeming Grace Homeschool Co-opFairfax, VA United States
NOV 18, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Lenape High School
Medford, NJ United States
Lenape High SchoolMedford, NJ United States
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No upcoming productions.
NOV 25, 2011 - DEC 30, 2011
Citadel Theatre Company
Lake Forest, IL United States
Citadel Theatre CompanyLake Forest, IL United States
JAN 01, 1992 - DEC 31, 1992
People's Light & Theatre
Malvern, PA United States
People's Light & TheatreMalvern, PA United States
JAN 01, 1991 - DEC 31, 1991
Peoples Light & Theatre
Malvern, PA United States
Peoples Light & TheatreMalvern, PA United States
DEC 01, 1987 - DEC 31, 1987
Greenwood Little Theatre
Greenwood, MS United States
Greenwood Little TheatreGreenwood, MS United States
JAN 01, 1985 - DEC 31, 1985
New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS United States
New Stage TheatreJackson, MS United States
JAN 01, 1984 - DEC 31, 1984
Theatre By the Sea
Portsmouth, NH United States
Theatre By the SeaPortsmouth, NH United States
JAN 01, 1984 - DEC 31, 1984
New Stage Theatre
Jackson, MS United States
New Stage TheatreJackson, MS United States
JAN 01, 1981 - DEC 31, 1981
Delaware Theatre Company
Wilmington, DE United States
Delaware Theatre CompanyWilmington, DE United States
JAN 01, 1980 - DEC 31, 1980
Delaware Theatre Company
Wilmington, DE United States
Delaware Theatre CompanyWilmington, DE United States