Show description
The Magic Returns.
This December, the award-winning stage spectacle, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, returns to The Civic. Brimful of song, humour, love, and lashings of festive joy, A Christmas Carol is a magical, grand-in-scale production - sure to become a much-anticipated tradition for the whole family here in Tāmaki Makaurau.
It’s Christmas Eve, and Ebenezer Scrooge is counting down the seconds until the silliness of the season passes. Deeply entrenched in his own misery, Scrooge receives a visit from four ghosts who whisk him away on a journey through Christmases past, present and future. Here, he revisits fragments of his life and is faced with a number of choices. Redemption is his for the taking – but is Old Scrooge capable of changing his ways before it’s too late?
Shake & Stir Theatre Co's Artistic Director, Ross Balbuziente says: “Its sentiment resonates more profoundly than ever, reminding us of the enduring themes of love, forgiveness, and generosity that make the holiday season truly magical.”
Complete with live music, yule-tide carolling, innovative video design, lavish costumes and, of course, snow, A Christmas Carol, is quite simply “the most uplifting theatrical experience you’ll have this year” (The Courier-Mail).
Supporting the Work of the Auckland City Mission
Auckland Live is once again proud to partner with Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai for this special season of A Christmas Carol. Dickens’ timeless tale is as relevant today as it was when it was written in 1843 and reminds us that compassion can transform lives. The Mission offers food, housing, and support to people facing hardship and as you enjoy this performance, we invite you to embrace the spirit of giving and make a donation to the Mission's Christmas Appeal - your donation can help provide festive meals and gifts to brighten lives across the city.
Please note: 100% of the donations will go to Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai. Auckland City Mission is a Registered Charitable Entity (CC22938) under the Charities Act 2005. A tax receipt can be claimed for donations of $5 and over and will be sent from the Auckland City Mission following the show season. Donations are non-refundable. Credit card charges apply.
