A Christmas Carol - Rye Creative Centre
‘’I don’t know what to do! I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel… A merry Christmas to every-body!”
Get into the Christmas spirit with The Duke’s Theatre Company's first indoor season; a nail-biting retelling of perhaps the most famous ghost story of all time, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. An industry leading company of five professional actors transport us to Victorian London in a new adaptation featuring original music, theatrical magic and beautiful lighting.
This new commission is authored by Jolyon Coy, (The Windsors, The Deep Blue Sea, Midsomer Murders) with direction by Katie Beard and Bobby Delaney (Zog and the Flying Doctors UK Tour, Annie West End, Spamalot West End, National Youth Theatre, The History Boys, The Baddies UK Tour).
A Christmas Carol burst into literary history in the Winter of 1843 and has been adapted and retold thousands of times since. The heart-warming story of redemption touches all of us as we moved by the plight of Tiny Tim, the Cratchits and Scrooge’s own hopes and fears. Framed by the spooky goings on of Victorian Spiritualism, this musical adaptation will keep you jumping in your seats and whistling all the way home. Can Christmas cheer transform this “ squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner!”...?
We hope so...
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.”
The Event:
This performance of A Christmas Carol takes place in the main hall, ‘The Old Gym’, at Rye Creative Centre. The running time is 75 minutes straight through.
Tickets:
Paper tickets, e-tickets and mobile tickets are accepted.
All carers go free at our events. Please email info@thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk with name, email address, venue, date and time of performance required and a free carers ticket will be sent.
The Early Bird ticket sale starts on Wednesday 11th September and runs up to and including Sunday 15th September where you can benefit from a 20% discount.
Tickets for Saturday 7th September 7PM - 8.20PM: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thedukestheatrecompany/a-christmas-carol-rye-creative-centre/2024-12-07/19:00/t-avelvez
Tickets for Sunday 8th September 5PM - 6.20PM: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thedukestheatrecompany/a-christmas-carol-rye-creative-centre/2024-12-08/17:00/t-gapzapy
Seating:
Seating is provided and is unreserved. No view of the stage is interrupted or restricted from any seat.
Getting Here:
By Train: A 15 minute walk from Rye train station with regular services to Ashford International (connecting to Eurostar and the high speed train to London St Pancras), Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton, we are on the A259 opposite Kings Avenue. Plan your journey with National Rail
By Bus: Stagecoach bus services to Hastings and Dover: Plan your bus journey
By Car: Parking on site.
Our Surroundings:
The ancient town of Rye is a favourite for visitors to East Sussex. In addition to the many local galleries, independent cinemas, festivals and artisan shops, Rye has a great range of restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation.
Parking and Timing:
The car park is at the entrance to the site, parking will be free for audience members. The performance area will be open 45 minutes before the performance starts.
Accessibility:
There are no stairs or inclines from the car park to the performance space. An access bathroom is available on site. If patrons need to alight from vehicles closer to the performance area for access needs, parking spaces can be reserved adjacent to the main door.
Food and Drink:
A bar will be open serving refreshments soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Additional Information:
Head over to Dukes Theatre Co. for more information: https://www.thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk/