175 Years of A Christmas Carol, 16th December
Sunday 16th December – Luncheon talk – 1pm 175 Years of A Christmas Carol When Charles Dickens published “A Christmas Carol” in December of 1843, the story was intended as a protest against the injustices of the world he lived in and, especially, to strike a blow against child poverty. Today, his great great great… Read More
One Man Show, 15th December 2018
Mr Charles Dickens presents A Christmas Carol, Sat 15 December, £6-£12, 19:30, The Milton Rooms. Box Office 01653 600048 Few people know that Charles Dickens originally wanted to be an actor and A Christmas Carol was the first public performance he gave of his own work. After his opening night he said The success was most… Read More
A Christmas Carol In Concert, 21st December 2018
A Christmas Carol in Concert, Fri, 21st December, £10, 19:30, The Milton Rooms. Box Office 01653 600048 This unique retelling of Dickens’ heart-warming tale uses an array of traditional and modern instruments and authentic musical arrangements. It brims with warmth, wit and wonder. Modern-day balladeers Green Matthews take the well-loved festive adventure back to its… Read More
A message from our Patron, Selina Scott
Unbeknown to many, while A Christmas Carol was set in the fog of London, it was actually the swirling mists of Malton, near York, and a young lawyer from the town, that inspired Dickens to create his haunting tale. Still a struggling writer, Dickens met Charles Smithson when he was working for a firm of… Read More
A Song for Malton
A special festival Christmas Carol was commissioned by the Festival in 2016, involving Malton community choirs led by Philippa Hanna. Read More