Dickens by Candlelight: ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a magical retelling of Dickens’ classic tale, set in the former Queen’s Head Hotel, now Alderman Fenwick House, Pilgrim Street in central Newcastle upon Tyne.

After 2023’s show sell-out almost a month before its debut – to much acclaim, Craig Wilde’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic Christmas novella is back! Directed by Jake Murray with a remarkable intimate ‘in the round’ production and once again set in the magnificent 17th century ‘Great Room’ at Alderman Fenwick’s House, Pilgrim Street in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.  An intimate production for just 48 guests per night puts you at the heart of the performance. Set in the former dining room and bar salon of the former ‘Queens Head Hotel’, where Dickens himself would stay; and it is said, tell his stories over dinner to the assembled hotel guests. The room is dressed in full Mid-Victorian Christmas decoration – a stunning location this Classic festive tale.

Christmas and Dickens  – truly the most magical night of theatre this Christmas!

A Niltoni Creative Production.

Please note the venue is not suitable for those who have limited mobility. The performance takes place on the first floor and the only way to access is through stairs (there are two landings between the ground floor and the first floor, so it’s possible to rest in between sets of steps). The venue is a grade one listed building.

Groups larger than 10 and schools please get directly in touch through bookings@niltoni.com.

Please note, concessions will require to show ID, such as Student card or proof of eligibility with their ticket at entry. Failure to show will require customers to pay the difference in price.

Carer tickets are available, please contact +44 (0)2080 504 258 during office hours (Monday-Friday 10-4pm)

Show is suitable for those aged 12 years and above.