A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, the ghosts are coming to The Masque.

Ebenezer Scrooge has little patience for Christmas, and even less for the people who celebrate it. But on Christmas Eve, an unexpected visitor sets in motion a strange and extraordinary night. Three spirits will take him on a journey through his past, present and future, confronting him with the life he's lived and the one he might still choose.

Drawn directly from Charles Dickens' beloved novella and adapted for the stage by Jeff Johnson, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story for Christmas brings this timeless tale to life with touches of South Africa woven into the telling. Johnson returns to The Masque following his acclaimed 2025 production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Richard Higgs stars as Scrooge, joined by 28 young performers bringing more than 80 characters to life in a wonderfully theatrical story filled with ghosts, mischief, humour and heart.

This is A Christmas Carol as a true ghost story; haunting, funny, joyful and ultimately, full of hope. Whether you know the story by heart or are meeting Scrooge and his ghosts for the first time, this is a Christmas experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Recommended for ages 5+.

THINGS TO KNOW:

* Please arrive on time - no entry is allowed after the show starts. Latecomers will be admitted at interval only.

* Children must have their own seat - no sitting on laps.

* No outside food or drinks are allowed. Refreshments are available for purchase inside.

* You're welcome to take food and drinks into the theatre, but please return your glasses to the bar afterward.

* No flash photography or videography is permitted during the performance.

* Free secure parking is available just 50 meters past the theatre (next to the Woodshop). The lot closes 30 minutes after the show ends. Please avoid parking in residential roads to keep access clear for local residents.

* Disabled parking is available on request. Please email [email protected].

* Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Thank you!