T01084134251Take a walk through Edinburgh Old Town with none other than Charles Dickens as the boundaries between the past and present collide. Get to know the man who invented Christmas and witness the conception of a Christmas classic which changed the world. This is a quirky promenade performance led by an excitable dickens-obsessed tour-guideCompany Stravaig Theatre. | |
| 13 Dec 21 to 19 Dec 21 | General, Edinburgh :: V1233 listing details L1566732132 |
T151825469The Pickwick Papers is widely commended as Charles Dickens' funniest piece of work. This unique, electrifying stage adaptation mixes British comedy of the 1960s with Dicken's classic witticisms. In just 50 minutes, our all-female cast will come bursting with hilarity as they capture Mr Pickwick's iconic chronicles - with a few extra gags to chuckle at - whilst transporting us to a traditional British holiday camp. What the Dickens?!Presented byThe Questors. | |
| 4 Jul 21 | Questor's Theatre, Outer London :: V326 listing details L01634476372 |
T0367626386Cheer on our plucky heroes and help decide their fate as they struggle in their journey to find love and fortune, against adversity, poverty and wickedness. Join us in the sumptuous drawing rooms, murky streets and smoky taverns to meet filthy hags, absurd snobs and plucky ne'er-do-wells along the way. The World of Charles Dickens has never been more interactive and fun, than in this fast moving, audience lead, made up comedy romp. Preposterous names, ludicrous coincidences and crowd rousing melodrama will delight and astound you, I'll wager a hundred gold sovereigns! | |
| 7 Dec 16 | Artrix, Bromsgrove :: V073680848 listing details L749067841 |
T01711941407'What the Dickens' is an irreverent look back at the Victorian era through the misadventures of The?Fortitude Wentworths' a family who tumble into poverty, exploitation and crimes of melodrama.Presented byBloomin' Arts. | |
| 17 Jun 15 | Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston :: V051452426 listing details L1377478752 |
The Misadventures of Charles Dickens - T01797701062What did Charles Dickens get up to before he penned literary classics? Hit comedy troupe Gonzo Moose present their riotous, fun and festive version of events in The Drum this Christmas. Young Charles Dickens is a rookie reporter on The Morning Chronicle. Whilst investigating the foggy slums of Ye Olde London Towne, he accidentally stumbles on a story that could make his reputation. This inventive and gripping comedy features just three actors playing over 20 roles in 80 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action. Brimming with unfeasibly quick costume changes, stupidly surreal characters and wonderfully daft jokes, What The Dickens? is the most absurd contribution to the Dickens legend you could hope to see. Running time: 1hr 20mins (approx)Company Gonzo Moose. | |
| 3 Dec 14 to 22 Dec 14 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L1897627581 |
| 11 Nov 14 | The Met, Bury :: V476 listing details L01085730876 |
| 6 Nov 14 | The Arts Centre, Washington :: V1411 listing details L1575428689 |
| 29 Oct 14 | Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch :: V41 listing details L082974921 |
T1027309369KDC Theatre returns toThe Lion and Unicorn in Kentish Town this Halloween for a two week run of new plays, adapted from and inspired by 8 supernatural tales from Charles Dickens. From vengeful spirits, to gruesome murders, to haunting premonitions, to things that go bump, KDC Theatre is closing the curtains and turning on the flashlights to celebrate the spirit world this Halloween.Company KDC Theatre. | |
| 30 Oct 13 to 9 Nov 13 | The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, Inner London :: V219 listing details L01138526440 |
T210067587Here it is! A brand new show from the team that brought you The Misadventures of the Brothers Grimm! 1835 and the 23 year old Charles Dickens is an aspiring journalist working for the Morning Chronicle. Whilst reporting on the slums of old London town he accidentally stumbles onto a story that will take him on the greatest adventure of his life and make his reputation. Gonzo Moose are back with a haunting tale of thwarted love, bitter revenge and all-singing, all-dancing cockneys.Presented byPegasus. Company Gonzo Moose. | |
| 5 Apr 13 to 6 Apr 13 | The Rondo, Bath :: V855 listing details L1205161261 |
| 27 Mar 13 to 28 Mar 13 | Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308 listing details L033486689 |
| 18 Mar 13 to 22 Mar 13 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886 listing details L1999082188 |
| 16 Mar 13 | Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942 listing details L1702713183 |
| 27 Feb 13 | Artrix, Bromsgrove :: V073680848 listing details L57561175 |
| 30 Nov 12 to 30 Dec 12 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford :: V801 listing details L1115710922 |
| 21 Nov 12 | Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone :: V683 listing details L0679998248 |
| 16 Nov 12 | Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (WCMD)/Raymond Edwards Building/Anthony Hopkins Centre, Cardiff :: V01146970443 listing details L02135140070 |
| 7 Nov 12 | Castle Theatre, Wellingborough :: V465 listing details L399778828 |
| 1 Nov 12 to 3 Nov 12 | Pound Arts Centre, Corsham :: V0512816281 listing details L1554845207 |
T1125545374Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will also be presenting a hilarious new musical revue which celebrates the bicentenary of one of the world s most popular authors - Charles Dickens!Company Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. | |
| 8 Nov 11 to 12 Nov 11 | The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886 listing details L1419993905 |
T1829749178Taking our Christmas production of A Christmas Carol as their inspiration, three of our satellite youth theatre, Shenley Court Young REP, Perry Beeches Young REP and Harborne Hill Secondary School, each present their own festive production inspired by the life and work of Charles Dickens.Producer Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Company Young REP. | |
| 16 Dec 09 to 17 Dec 09 | Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham :: V143 listing details L07393987 |
T01350908481Come on a journey with actor and historian Peter Powell as he travels through the world of Charles Dickens. Scrooge, Fagin and Magwitch are just a few of the rich characters that you will meet during this thoroughly entertaining performance.Company OK Theatre. | |
| 12 Nov 04 | Phoenix Theatre, Bordon :: V1147 listing details L1482628457 |
