A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens | Adapted by Jim Helsinger
Theater: Margeson Theater
Dates: November 25 – December 24, 2026 | 2 PM, 7:30 PM
Runtime: 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

The annual tradition continues at Orlando Shakes with the return of one of Central Florida’s favorite holiday classics! The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Come see this classic, heartwarming story at Orlando Shakes – a magical and musical spectacle for the whole family!

Supported by

Advent Health

RATING PG

Spooky Content, Ghosts. Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theater.

PLEASE NOTE: This production contains heavy use of Theatrical fog/smoke effects

Special Events

Preview performances (Pick Your Price)

November 25, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
These performances are “pay what you will!” We thank you for any amount you wish to give us for your tickets to these specific performances.

Massey Services Opening Night Party

November 27, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Plan on arriving early to Orlando Shakes for our popular Massey Services Opening Night Party on Friday, November 27. The party starts at 6pm with dinner options, drinks, live entertainment, and a pre-show talk with the creative artists at 6:30pm.

Post-Show Talk Back

December 6, 2026
Following the 2:00 pm matinee, stay to chat with members of the production.

Holiday Pajama Party

December 23, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Don your most festive holiday pajamas for the 7:30 PM Performance of A Christmas Carol!

American Sign Language interpreted performance

December 17, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
An ASL interpreter will be available at the 7:30 PM Performance of A Christmas Carol.

Audio Description Performance

December 17, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Using a headset connected to a receiver, patrons can listen throughout the performance as trained audio describers provide live, verbal descriptions of actions, costumes, scenery, and other visual elements of a performance. Audio describers start pre-show notes approximately 15 minutes before the performance begins.