Dickens' A Christmas Carol
This one-person adaptation follows Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The production brings the classic holiday story to life through energetic dialogue, physical comedy, and audience participation. The staging features actor Rhys Bevan-John performing alongside puppeteer Simon Henderson.
What to Expect
A one-person adaptation featuring physical comedy, puppetry, and lively audience participation.
Event Details
Ages
Children under four (4) years of age are not permitted. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Neighborhood
Downtown Halifax
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Neptune Theatre
Food & Drink
Snacks and drinks purchased at the lobby bars may be brought into the auditorium, with a limit of one beverage per patron; outside food, coffee, and tea are not allowed.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of classic christmas theatre
Vibe
Lively and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sunday, November 29: 2:00pm (Masked Performance); Tuesday, December 1: 7:30pm; Saturday, December 5: 2:00pm (Relaxed Performance).
- Parking: There's no theatre garage. Street meters are free evenings, weekends and holidays, and MetroPark, Scotia Square and the Convention Centre garages are nearby.
- Accessibility: There's a masks-required performance on November 29 and a relaxed performance on December 5.
Tips & Advice
- Buy directly from Neptune Theatre or its box office, because tickets bought on resale websites can't be validated, refunded or exchanged.
- Check the date and time before you pay, since tickets are non-refundable and missed performances can't be exchanged for another show.
- Buy online well ahead of your show, because online ticket sales close about an hour before showtime.
- Argyle Street is pedestrian-friendly and sometimes closes to cars, so plan to park at a nearby garage or meter and walk over.
- Leave your camera in your bag and switch your phone off, because photography and recording of any kind are banned in the theatre.
Special Events & Promotions
- Masked Performance (masks required) at the Sunday, November 29 matinee.
- Relaxed Performance at the Saturday, December 5 matinee.
- Add the show to a Pick 3 or Pick 5 ticket package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is the show suitable for?
Children under four, including babes in arms, aren't admitted, because every patron needs their own seat. Children under 14 must be with a parent or guardian.
What is this version of the story like?
It's a one-person version of the story, with zippy dialogue, physical comedy and lively audience participation. Rhys Bevan-John performs with puppeteer Simon Henderson, and Jeremy Webb adapted and directed it.
Can I bring food or drinks into the theatre?
Outside food, coffee and tea aren't allowed. Drinks bought at the lobby bars can come in, with one drink per person, and snacks are allowed during the holiday show.
Where can I park?
Neptune has no garage of its own. On-street meters are free in the evenings and on weekends and holidays. MetroPark at Hollis and Blowers, Scotia Square Parking and the Halifax Convention Centre garage on Grafton Street are all close by.
Are there masked or relaxed performances?
Yes. There's a masks-required matinee on Sunday, November 29 and a relaxed matinee on Saturday, December 5.
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