A Christmas Carol
Audiences watch Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale unfold on stage amidst the chill winds of Victorian Edinburgh. On Christmas Eve, three mysterious spirits whisk Ebenezer Scrooge on a whirlwind journey through his past, present, and future. The production is adapted by Deborah McAndrew and directed by James Brining.
Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
7pm performances: 28 and 30 November; 2–4, 5, 10–13, 15–17, 19–24 and 26 December; 28–30 December; and 2 January. 2pm performances: 5, 12, 19, 21–24 and 26 December; 29–31 December; and 2–3 January. 1pm performances: 13, 20 and 27 December. 6pm performances: 13, 20 and 27 December.
Accessibility
Captioned, audio-described, relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances are scheduled on selected dates.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book early: several performances are marked low availability, and one listed performance is sold out, so popular dates may be harder to secure.
- Choose a captioned performance on 10 or 16 December at 7pm, or 23 December at 2pm, if captions would help.
- Audio-described performances are listed for 12 and 29 December at 2pm; select one of these dates if audio description suits you.
- Relaxed performances are listed on 13 December at 1pm and 2 January at 2pm, so consider those sessions if a relaxed setting helps.
- Join Lyceum Membership to use the listed 20% ticket discount for members.
Special Events & Promotions
- Members get a discount on tickets.
- Preview performances take place on 28 and 30 November.
- Captioned performances take place on 10, 16 and 23 December.
- Audio-described performances take place on 12 and 29 December.
- Relaxed performances take place on 13 December and 2 January.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Christmas Carol suitable for children?
The production is recommended for ages seven and up.
Should I book tickets in advance?
Booking ahead is sensible: one performance is marked sold out and some others have low availability.
Are there accessible performances?
Captioned, audio-described, relaxed and BSL-interpreted performances are scheduled on selected dates.
What is the story about?
On Christmas Eve, three spirits take Ebenezer Scrooge through his past, present and future.
Can members get a discount?
Lyceum members receive a discount on tickets.
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