Illustration of a toy stage with red curtains where two nutcrackers and a dancer perform for a small seated audience (A Christmas Carol)

A Christmas Carol

Audiences follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on Christmas Eve as he journeys through his past, present, and future to discover the true meaning of Christmas. The festive family-friendly production brings Dickens' beloved redemption story to the stage in an adaptation created by Operation Moonlight. Guests experience the performance within the theatre's traditional 330-seat proscenium auditorium.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

£18.50 - £23.50.

Hours

19:30.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Scunthorpe

Parking

The theatre has no car park; Dunstall Street is the nearest public car park, with six designated accessible bays at the theatre.

Accessibility

Six designated accessible parking bays are available at the venue, four on the left and two on the right.

Going?

Location

Plowright Theatre · Laneham St, Scunthorpe DN15 6JT, UK Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of dickens’ classic

Vibe

Festive and heartfelt

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Consider booking tickets ahead to secure your place for this single-date performance.
  • Use Dunstall Street public car park, about 0.1 miles away, and note that daily charges apply between 8am and 6pm.
  • Take a taxi if convenient; passengers can be dropped off and picked up directly outside the theatre.
  • If travelling by rail, allow for the 0.2-mile walk from Scunthorpe station to the theatre.
  • If travelling by bus, the station is about a 0.5-mile walk away, and there is also a bus stop close by on Mary Street.

Links & Contact

Run by Operation Moonlight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story about?

Ebenezer Scrooge journeys through his past, present and future, learning to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas.

Is the production suitable for families?

It is described as a festive treat for all the family.

What kind of adaptation is being staged?

Operation Moonlight brings Dickens’ tale of redemption to the stage in an adaptation described as authentic and joyful.

What travel options are close to the theatre?

The Plowright Theatre is a short walk from Scunthorpe railway station and the bus station, with a bus stop nearby. Taxis can drop off outside.

Where can I park, and are accessible spaces available?

The theatre has no car park. Dunstall Street is the nearest public car park, and six designated accessible parking bays are beside the theatre.

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