An immersive theatre experience of Scrooge’s journey of redemption

Now in its fifth year, A Christmas Carol invites audiences to step into the world of Victorian London and follow the flinty miser Ebenezer Scrooge on his ghostly journey of redemption, performed on all three floors of the Campbell House Museum. A mirthful medley of magic, music and the macabre, this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story features original scenes, characters and songs, making it a retelling of the beloved holiday tale unlike any other!

From Wednesday, December 6 to Friday, December 22, The Three Ships Collective, with the support of Soup Can Theatre, presents this highly original, immersive and critically acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Toronto’s historic Campbell House Museum. Adapted by Justin Haigh and directed by Sare Thornton, Thomas Gough returns as Scrooge, with Chloe Bradt, Will Carr, Justine Christensen, Nicholas Eddie, Alyzia Inès Fabregui, Diana “Deebs” Franz, John Fray, Renisha Henry, Jonnie Lombard, Manon Ens-Lapointe, Ava Marquis, Luke Marty, Briony Merritt and Jesse Nerenberg rounding out the cast.

“Brilliant … If the thought of seeing yet another staging of A Christmas Carol makes you cringe, check your cynicism – and your preconceptions – at the door. [This] version isn’t your same-old, bah humbug affair. … Captures all the spirit of the Charles Dickens tale … Don’t be surprised if, days after seeing this show, you’re haunted by the play’s generous spirit.”

– Glenn Sumi

About The Three Ships Collective

The Three Ships Collective is an artists’ collective formed in 2018 for the purpose of creating and staging this production of A Christmas Carol. Past and present members include accomplished, critically-acclaimed, and Dora Award-winning artists and production team members; credits include (among many others) Mirvish Productions, Soulpepper, Crow’s Theatre, as well as notable film and TV productions Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Murdoch Mysteries, The Umbrella Academy, and The Expanse.

About Soup Can Theatre

Soup Can Theatre is a Toronto-based company that explores and comments on contemporary issues and societal challenges, offering audiences a theatrical experience that is both entertaining and enriching. Founded in 2009, Soup Can Theatre has been producing truly independent theatre, garnering critical acclaim, multiple awards and accolades, and a dedicated following of theatre-goers. Shows have included ambitious and immersive musical productions (Love is a Poverty You Can Sell’ I & II), contemporary re-imaginings of iconic works (Marat/Sade, Antigone, A Hand of Bridge, No Exit, The Threepenny Opera in Concert), intimate original creations (Heretic), and unique and daring collaborative concepts (Circle Jerk).

About Campbell House Museum

Built in 1822, and originally the home of Chief Justice William Campbell, Campbell House is an excellent example of Georgian architecture and the oldest surviving building from the Town of York (now Toronto). Saved from demolition and moved to its current location by The Advocates’ Society in 1972, Campbell House Museum is now a vibrant public space where members of Toronto’s diverse communities gather to discuss, create, perform and socialize. Learn more about Campbell House Museum here.

(Photo credits: The Three Ships Collective / Soup Can Theatre. Photo of Thomas Gough and the Cratchits by Laura Dittmann.)

 

Event details

Hosted by: The Three Ships Collective, with the support of Soup Can Theatre

Type of event: immersive theatre performance

Written by: Charles Dickens, adapted by Justin Haigh

Directed by: Sare Thorpe

Cast: Chloe Bradt, Will Carr, Justine Christensen, Nicholas Eddie, Alyzia Inès Fabregui, Diana “Deebs” Franz, John Fray, Thomas Gough, Renisha Henry, Jonnie Lombard, Manon Ens-Lapointe, Ava Marquis, Luke Marty, Briony Merritt & Jesse Nerenberg. Read the cast and creative team bios here.

Dates:

• Wednesday, December 6 – Sunday, December 10, 2023
• Wednesday, December 13 – Sunday, December 17, 2023
• Tuesday, December 19 – Friday, December 22, 2023

Start times:

• Weeknights & Saturdays @ 6:30 PM ET (doors at 6:00 PM) & 8:45 PM ET (doors at 8:25 PM);
• Sundays @ 4:30 PM ET (doors at 4:00 PM & masks mandatory at these performances) & 6:45 PM ET (doors at 6:25 PM).

Duration: 90 minutes (no intermission)

Cost:

• Wednesday, December 6 (preview): C$25.00 Adults / $25.00 Children, Students, Seniors & Arts workers*
• Thursday, December 7 – Sunday, December 10: C$40.00 Adults / $30.00 Children, Students, Seniors & Arts workers*
• Wednesday, December 13 – Sunday, December 17: C$45.00 Adults / $35.00 Children, Students, Seniors & Arts workers*
• Tuesday, December 19 – Friday, December 22: C$50.00 Adults / $40.00 Children, Students, Seniors & Arts workers*

* Proof of age / artistic affiliation / student card may be requested when arriving at the venue.

Location: Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5H 3H3, Canada (northwest corner of Queen Street West & University Avenue).

Public transit: Osgoode Subway Station (take the northwest exit); 501 or 502 streetcar (exit at the University Avenue stop)

Parking: An underground municipal Green P parking lot is located one block east at City Hall (110 Queen Street West), below Nathan Phillips Square; parking lot entrances are off Bay Street and Queen Street West. There’s an underground parking lot below the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, kitty-corner from Campbell House, with an entrance off York Street. There may be street parking on the west side of University Avenue and on St. Patrick Street, depending on the day and time.

Booking link: Book your tickets here. If a performance is not sold out, tickets may be purchased in person starting 20 minutes before each performance. Due to the limited capacity of each performance, they strongly suggest ordering tickets in advance online.

Contact Details: The Three Ships Collective: threeshipscollective@gmail.com, christmascarolto.com. Campbell House: sarah@campbellhousemuseum.ca.

 

Content warning: While this production is family-friendly, it does touch on some mature themes and is recommended for children 10 and older. Babes in arms are not permitted for safety reasons.

Accessibility: See info here.

COVID-19 policy: Masking is encouraged, but optional. For the benefit of those with differing comfort levels, the 4:30 PM performances on Sunday, December 10 and Sunday, December 17 are designated as “Mask-Mandatory” performances. All patrons attending these performances will be required to wear a mask at all times while inside the Campbell House Museum. More info on masking policies here.

Latecomer policy: Latecomers may be admitted but only up to a certain point in the performance approximately 5-10 minutes after the start of the show, and strictly at the discretion of the Front-of-House staff. Because of the mobile nature of this production, admitting latecomers after the cut-off point would be disruptive for the performance. Unfortunately, they are unable to issue refunds for latecomers who cannot be admitted. They appreciate your understanding.

Refund policy: There are no refunds or exchanges. Exceptions may be made under extenuating circumstances and strictly at the discretion of Campbell House staff. If an exchange is granted (subject to availability) and the new performance is in a higher price tier, the ticket holder(s) will have to pay the price difference. If there is a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 in your party, please call 416-597-0227 ext. 2 or contact sarah@campbellhousemuseum.ca before attending your performance to discuss options.