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A Christmas Carol 1 - 22 Dec 2012

Charles Dickens' unforgettable characters come to life in this playful adaptation by award-winning actors Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burroughs. The perfect pre-Christmas treat.

Dates & times (family performances): Saturdays 1 Dec, 4pm; 8 Dec 2pm & 4pm; 15 & 22 Dec 2pm, 4pm & 7pm
Dates & times (school performances): Tuesdays-Fridays 4-21 December: 10.15am, 12.15pm
Duration: 45 mins (no interval)
Age range: 8+ / Class range: 3rd-6th class

Performed by Aaron Monaghan & Bryan Burroughs |
Sarah Jane Shiels lighting design

Performed in 45 exhilarating minutes by award-winning actors Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burroughs, Charles Dickens’ classic tale is playfully and faithfully retold using only physical and vocal skill, many hats, some scarves, fairy lights... and an IKEA coat rack! Told with an unbridled passion for this most famous cautionary tale, experience A Christmas Carol’s unforgettable characters and enduring Christmas spirit.

Celebrating the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens.

The Cosy Corner reading area will be open for 1 hour before each performance.

Tickets (family performances) €10/€8 concessions (adults and children require tickets).
Tickets (schools performances) €6.50/€4.50 (concessions for DEIS schools and schools travelling from outside Co. Dublin)

Schools & groups should call 01 670 7788 to book. Saturday performances can be booked online or by phone.

With thanks to Louis & Adrian Copland for providing a bespoke suit for Tiny Tim