‘’ I don’t know what to do! I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel… A merry Christmas to every-body! ” Get into the Christmas spirit with The Duke’s Theatre Company's first indoor season; a nail-biting retelling of perhaps the most famous ghost story of all time, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. An industry leading company of five professional actors transport us to Victorian London in a new adaptation featuring original music, theatrical magic and beautiful lighting. This new commission is authored by Jolyon Coy, (The Windsors, The Deep Blue Sea, Midsomer Murders) with direction by Katie Beard and Bobby Delaney (Zog and the Flying Doctors UK Tour, Annie West End, Spamalot West End, National Youth Theatre, The History Boys, The Baddies UK Tour). A Christmas Carol burst into literary history in the Winter of 1843 and has been adapted and retold thousands of times since. The heart-warming story of redemption touches all of us as we moved by the plight of Tiny Tim, the Cratchits and Scrooge’s own hopes and fears. Framed by the spooky goings on of Victorian Spiritualism, this musical adaptation will keep you jumping in your seats and whistling all the way home. Can Christmas cheer transform this “ squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner!”...? We hope so... “ There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour. ” The Event: This performance of A Christmas Carol takes place in the opulent Picture Gallery at Carlton Towers. The running time is 75 minutes straight through. Tickets: Paper tickets, e-tickets and mobile tickets are accepted. Carer Tickets: We are pleased to offer free tickets for registered carers accompanying adult(s) or children they care for. To obtain a Carer Ticket, please follow these steps: Book your standard tickets first: Ensure you book all the required paid tickets for your party (adults, children, etc.) in a single order. Book your Carer Ticket separately: Start a new, separate booking for a single adult ticket for the event. During the checkout process, enter the discount code CARER100 to reduce the ticket price to £0. Important: Carer tickets MUST be booked in conjunction with a paid adult or child ticket or you will not be admitted to the performance. Carer Tickets must be booked at the same time as the other tickets to secure availability. If you attempt to book a Carer Ticket later, we cannot guarantee that tickets will still be available.) Seating: Seating is provided and is unreserved. No view of the stage is interrupted or restricted from any seat. Getting Here: Address: Carlton Towers, Carlton, Yorkshire, DN14 9LZ From North Yorkshire A1 followed by M62 (Junction 33, Knottingley). Exit M62 at Junction 34 (Whitley Bridge/ Selby), second left onto the A19. Proceed for approximately a mile and take a right turn (sign posted Snaith/Goole) and continue along this road for approximately 5 miles. Entering Snaith, turn left at the mini roundabout (A1041 Selby Road). Continue on this road for 1.25 miles with the entrance to Carlton Towers being on the right-hand side, just after the lake. From the South M1 – M18, take Junction 6 (A614 Thorne/ Selby) continuing on the A614 for approximately 6 miles. Turn left towards Snaith (sign for Carlton Towers) and proceed for 2.5 miles before turning right (A1041 Selby Road). Continue on this road for 1.25 miles with the entrance to Carlton Towers being on the right-hand side, just after the lake. From West Yorkshire M62, take Junction 34 (Whitley Bridge/ Selby), second left onto the A19. Proceed for approximately a mile and take a right turn (sign posted Snaith/Goole) and continue along this road for approximately 5 miles. Entering Snaith, turn left at the mini roundabout (A1041 Selby Road). Continue on this road for 1.25 miles with the entrance to Carlton Towers being on the right-hand side, just after the lake. From East Yorkshire M62, take Junction 36 (Goole) and turn right (A614 Snaith), continue for approximately 1 mile before turning onto A645. Continue until the first roundabout (Drax Power Station) before turning left. Continue on this road until it becomes the A1041 (approximately 1 mile). Turn left (Carlton/Snaith) and within 1 mile enter the village of Carlton. The entrance to Carlton Towers can be located as you exit the village, on the left-hand side. By train: Nearest Station (Selby) 6.3 miBy Bus: 401 Arriva Service (Bus stops directly outside the front gates of Carlton Towers Estate) Parking and Timing: The Car Park is at the side of the site; parking will be free for audience members and there will be a drop of point to the front of the house if needed. The performance area will be open 30 minutes before the performance starts. Accessibility: Carlton Towers is a Grade 1 listed building and unfortunately there are very few alterations that we are permitted to carry out within the building. Please be aware that we have stone steps into the building uneven and polished floors and various flights of stairs between the different public areas. Toilets: Toilets can be found in the house next to the performance area which will be open before, after and throughout the performance. Food and Drink: The Stables tearoom will be open and will be serving refreshments including food, cakes, tea & coffee, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages. (Matinee performances only) The Beaumont Bar will be open serving soft drinks & alcoholic beverages. (All performances) FAQ’s: For an extensive list of answers to frequently asked questions, click: HERE [https://www.thedukestheatrecompany.co.uk/faq]