Dionysus Theatre

26/08/2026

🎄 BIG CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎄

The company is assembled… and this Christmas, Dickens is coming to life by candlelight. 🕯️✨

We are thrilled to reveal the wonderful ensemble bringing A CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CANDLELIGHT to audiences across Sussex this festive season.

👻 Robert Tremayne — Ebenezer Scrooge
🕯️ George Simmonds — Young Scrooge, Fred & the Spirit of Yet to Be
🎄 Lauren Whedbee — Mrs Cratchit, Emma, Fan & Mrs Dilber
🕯️ Charlie O’Hagan — Bob Cratchit, Dick Wilkins & Murdock
👻 Anna Connors — The Spirit of the Past & Belle
🎄 Kelly Verstappen — Ms Bentley, Jacob Marley, Marley’s Ghost & Mrs Newbury
🕯️ Pippa Dawes — The Spirit of the Present, Harrington, Fezziwig & Second Gossip
🎄 Claire Coull — Miss Granger, Miss Topper & First Gossip
🕯️ Vicky Newman — Narrator, Old Sal, Rose & Ensemble

Nine performers. A host of unforgettable Dickensian characters. One of the greatest ghost stories ever told.

This Christmas, we’re stripping Dickens’ classic back to its storytelling heart, an intimate ensemble, flickering candlelight, music, laughter, ghosts and a little Christmas magic.

Directed by Vicky Newman
Adapted & Designed by Robert Tremayne

🎟️ Tour dates and booking news are coming very soon.

17/08/2026

POV You are Scrooge walking up to your front door on Xmas Eve…

07/08/2026

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05/08/2026

Rehearsals are officially underway… 🕯️✨

We’re delighted to introduce the cast of A Christmas Carol by Candlelight, who will be bringing Dickens’ timeless tale to audiences this festive season.

From left to right:
George Simmonds, Vicky Newman, Anna Connors, Robert Tremayne, Charlie O’Hagan, Pippa Dawes, Claire Coull and Kelly Verstappen.

Sadly missing from today’s rehearsal photo is the wonderful Lauren Whedbee, who’ll be joining us very soon!

Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses, introducing each member of the company, and revealing where you can join us this Christmas.

“You will be haunted by three Spirits…” 🕯️

02/08/2026

🎄 OUR DIONYSUS FAMILY HAS GROWN! 🎄

We are delighted to introduce the wonderful ensemble cast bringing 'A Christmas Carol by Candlelight' to life this Christmas:

Robert Tremayne — Ebenezer Scrooge

George Simmonds — Young Scrooge, Fred and the Spirit of Yet to Be

Lauren Whedbee — Mrs Cratchit, Emma, Fan and Mrs Dilber

Charlie O’Hagan — Bob Cratchit, Dick Wilkins and Murdock

Anna Connors — The Spirit of the Past and Belle

Kelly Verstappen — Ms Bentley, Jacob Marley, Marley’s Ghost and Mrs Newbury

Pippa Dawes — The Spirit of the Present, Harrington, Fezziwig and Second Gossip

Claire Coull — Miss Granger, Miss Topper and First Gossip

Vicky Newman — Old Sal, Rose and Ensemble

Dickens’ timeless Christmas story will be reimagined through intimate storytelling, a versatile ensemble and the warm glow of candlelight.

Touring Sussex and beyond this Christmas. Dates and booking information will be announced soon!

Directed by Vicky Newman
Adapted and designed by Robert Tremayne

30/07/2026

You will be haunted by three spirits…

Our cast is almost ready. Our tour is almost set.

Before long, you’ll discover who will bring Dickens’ most haunting tale to life, and where you can join us by candlelight.

Keep your eyes (and spirits) peeled…

🕯️👻

29/07/2026

Marley’s warning has been delivered…

But the story cannot begin without those who will tell it.

Our cast announcements are almost here.

👻 You will be haunted by three spirits.

Watch this space…