A Christmas Carol – Hitchin

28th November – 30th December 2025
Presented by OVO
Written by Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Mark O’Sullivan
Location British Schools Museum, Hitchin
Tickets £15.00 – £27.50

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 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 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

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.

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

28th November
Friday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
29th November
Saturday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
30th November
Sunday 4:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
3rd December
Wednesday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Wednesday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
4th December
Thursday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Thursday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
5th December
Friday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
6th December
Saturday 4:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 5:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
7th December
Sunday 4:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Sunday 5:30pm £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 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Friday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
13th December
Saturday 6:00pm £15.00 - £27.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.00 - £27.50
14th December
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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