A Niagara Christmas Carol, adapted by Jamie Williams

Staged Reading directed by Emily Oriold, Artistic Director

December 6 – St. Catharines Museum
December 7 & 8 – Mandeville Theatre

Join us for a staged reading of our newly adapted Canadian version of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in partnership with the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Welland Canal Company and the construction of the Canal itself, we are taking Dickens’ beloved holiday ghost story and setting it in 19th century St. Catharines at the time of the Canal’s build. A Niagara Christmas Carol is a uniquely Canadian take on the traditional story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption. This is the first phase of our development of this piece and will have staged scenes, costume pieces, the singing of Christmas Carols, and a few other technical elements.

You are an important part of the development process! Early readings are key for a playwright to experience audience reactions and feedback during the rewriting process before a play is produced.

Cake Cafe and Vineland Estates Winery are offering Tasty Holiday Treats and Beverages for additional purchase.