Charles Dickens

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This year's Fenwick Christmas window is themed after the classic tale, A Christmas Carol.

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A Christmas Carol production shot. Image by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

Charles Dickens’ timeless Christmas tale to be performed this winter

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Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past soar over the town on a moonlit Christmas Eve. Image by Dave Rheaume.

Famous festive story in a dance format for families to enjoy at various venues

Louis Roberts as Charles Dickens.

Theatre company taking adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' to various communities

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Drawing upon his fond childhood memories of snow-filled festivities, Charles Dickens' classic tales gave birth to the enticing idea of the “white Christmas”.
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The Royal Northern Sinfonia performing at St Michael's Church, Alnwick.

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Derek Allan (Photograph by David Gerrard)

Now is the time to perform solo

Derek Allan (Photograph by David Gerrard)

Christmas festivities start early

Northumberland Theatre Company (NTC) returns to touring this autumn with Barnaby Rudge. Performing to family audiences in towns and villages in the region and beyond. The NTC come to Bamburgh Pavilion on Saturday, September 16. More details below.

Dickens on tour with NTC

In May 1945 the Shields Evening News reported on Victory Tea Parties across the borough and captioned this image kiddies and grown ups in happy mood at Laet Street, North Shields.

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