Illustration of two toy nutcrackers and a snowman on a small stage with red curtains and tiny trees, watched by an audience (A Christmas Carol)

A Christmas Carol

Audiences follow the classic tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited on Christmas Eve by three ghosts intent on melting his cold heart. Adapted by David van Belle, this version reimagines Charles Dickens' novella with the style and flair of the mid-1900s. The staging incorporates theatrical elements including dry ice fog, flashing lights, and pyrotechnics.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Evening shows: 7:30 pm; matinees: 1:30 pm.

Accessibility

A Relaxed Experience and an open- and closed-captioned performance are offered on December 5.

Going?

Location

Maclab Theatre · 9828 101A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3C6 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Theatre fans and families with older children

Vibe

Theatrical and ghostly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book tickets ahead, as the performance listings show some seats with low availability or sold out in certain sections.
  • Consider the age recommendation and content advisory before bringing children, since the show includes frightening scenes and intense theatrical effects.
  • Choose the December 5 matinee if a relaxed environment or captioning would help; it combines the Relaxed Experience with open and closed captions.
  • Allow about 2 hours and 10 minutes for the show, including its intermission.
  • If you may need to leave the theatre during the performance, the Relaxed Experience is described as accommodating audience members who need to do so.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening Night is identified as the official opening performance of the run.
  • The December 5 matinee is a Relaxed Experience with open and closed captioning.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the play recommended for?

The age recommendation is 6+. It includes frightening ghost-story scenes, jump scares, haze, dry ice fog, flashing and bright lights, loud sounds, and pyrotechnics; parental guidance is advised.

How long should I allow for the performance?

Allow about 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

Is there a performance suited to people who benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment?

Yes. The Relaxed Experience is a no-shushing performance for audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, including people with sensory concerns, families with babies or younger children, and people who may need to leave frequently.

Are captions available during a performance?

Yes. The December 5 Relaxed Experience is also open and closed captioned, with real-time captions available on a screen or personal captioning device.

What is the story and staging like?

Scrooge is visited by three ghosts in David van Belle’s mid-1900s-style reimagining of Dickens’ tale, with theatrical haze, dry ice fog, flashing lights, bright lights, loud sounds, and pyrotechnics.

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