A Christmas Carol A Dickens Reading Performance with Oliver Dickens

A Christmas Carol is the first major Christmas story by Charles Dickens - and the work that helped shape the modern Christmas tradition.Now, in this special seasonal performance, Dickens's great-great-grandson, Oliver Dickens, recreates the famous public readings that captivated Victorian audiences.Using Charles Dickens's own performance script, Oliver brings vividly to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in a moving and atmospheric one-man performance.Presented in the historic surroundings of The Assembly Rooms, Faversham, this is a rare opportunity to experience A Christmas Carol in the style that Charles Dickens himself performed to audiences throughout Britain.Whether you are discovering the story for the first time or revisiting an old favourite, this unforgettable evening captures all the humour, drama and humanity of one of the world's most beloved Christmas stories.Sunday 13 December 2026
The Assembly Rooms, Faversham
Doors Open: 6:00pm
Performance Begins: 6:30pm
Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes.Suitable for ages 8 and above. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.Looking for something ... darker? Oliver Dickens also performs The Signalman at 9:00pm on the same evening. Over 16s only.