A Christmas Carol – St Albans

5th-30th December 2025
Presented by OVO
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Mark O’Sullivan
Location St Albans, Vintry Garden
Tickets £15.00 – £27.50

OVO’s smash hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns to St Albans by popular demand for a fourth year, but this time to a brand new venue: the Vintry Garden by the Cathedral.

Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.

This magical 60 minute performance has been refreshed for its new venue in 2025 and is guaranteed to delight, amuse and move both children and adults alike, and send you home filled to the brim with festive cheer – not to mention our ever popular mulled wine, luxury hot chocolate and seasonal snacks.

“A magical, mood-filled, vibrant adaptation breathing new life into an old tale.” ★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions

“It just keeps getting better and better … a brilliantly fun new adaptation.” St Albans Times

Family Discount 

A 10% discount will automatically be applied when purchasing 2 adult tickets and 1 or more under-18 tickets. Simply select the number of tickets you need, and the discount will appear at checkout.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves moving around the grounds of the Vintry Garden, which may be uneven in places.  The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions regarding your accessibility needs please email us before purchasing tickets at help@ovo.org.uk

The show will also be performed at the British Schools Museum in Hitchin. If you would like to book for Hitchin please click here.

Cast

Creative team

  • Photo of OVO Production Director, Mark O'Sullivan
    Mark O'Sullivan

    Adaptor and Director

  • Simon Nicholas

    Set Designer

  • “A magical, mood-filled, vibrant adaptation breathing new life into an old tale.”
    ★★★★★Fairy Powered Productions
  • ““It just keeps getting better and better … a brilliantly fun new adaptation.”
    St Albans Times

The venue

Book Tickets

Select Date & Time

5th December
Friday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
6th December
Saturday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
7th December
Sunday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
9th December
Tuesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Tuesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
10th December
Wednesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Wednesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
11th December
Thursday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Thursday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
12th December
Friday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
13th December
Saturday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
14th December
Sunday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
16th December
Tuesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Tuesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
17th December
Wednesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Wednesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
19th December
Friday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
20th December
Saturday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
21st December
Sunday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
22nd December
Monday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Monday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Monday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
23rd December
Tuesday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Tuesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Tuesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
24th December
Wednesday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Wednesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Wednesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
27th December
Saturday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
28th December
Sunday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
29th December
Monday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Monday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Monday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
30th December
Tuesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Tuesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50

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