Following three successful years in St Albans, OVO’s smash-hit, critically acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic returns by popular demand for a fourth season, this time at Hitchin’s British Schools Museum.
Taking audiences on a promenade journey inside and out the museum’s Victorian atmospheric spaces, 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 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.
“The museum already feels like stepping into Dickens’ world, with its Victorian classrooms and creaking floorboards. You can almost imagine Scrooge himself appearing at the door. The story of A Christmas Carol is all about compassion, generosity and community, which are exactly the values that underpin what we do here. When OVO brings the story to life in this historic setting, I think audiences will feel completely transported. It promises to be something magical and a wonderful way to experience Christmas in Hitchin.” Emma Calver, Manager, British Schools Museum
“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
PLEASE NOTE: This is a promenade performance that involves moving around the grounds and inside the buildings of the British Schools Museum. If you have any questions regarding your accessibility needs please email us before purchasing tickets at help@ovo.org.uk
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.
A Christmas Carol will also be performed at Vintry Garden in St Albans. If you would like to book for St Albans please click here.
Photo gallery - opening night 28 nov 2025
VENUE TOUR video
additional reading
Adapting A Christmas Carol: our interview with adaptor/director Mark O’Sullivan
Interview with A Christmas Carol director and adaptor Mark O’Sullivan
Immersed In History: OVO’s magical promenade production of A Christmas Carol comes to the British Schools Museum, Hitchin, this winter.
With OVO’s acclaimed promenade production of A Christmas Carol arriving in Hitchin from 28 November – 30 December, we sat down with British Schools Museum manager Emma Calver, to find out more about this year’s historic Hitchin venue and why it is a truly magical setting for Charles Dickens’ tale of ghosts and generosity.
