Dress Rehearsal: A Christmas Carol

Tuesday 15 December 2026

Friends and Patrons event

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It’s Christmas eve, and the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge is resisting the festive joy.

However, after some exquisite music and several chilling apparitions, his icy heart may just melt in time for Christmas day.

Acclaimed playwright David Simpatico’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol features Dickens’ original words interspersed with Will Todd’s beautiful arrangements of traditional Victorian carols. Featuring members of the Chorus of Opera North accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble, this new production by PJ Harris (Simon Boccanegra) is specially conceived for the intimate splendour of the Victorian Howard Assembly Room. Celebrating the true spirit of Christmas, it promises to be the perfect seasonal treat.

How to book

Log in to your account to book your dress rehearsal tickets online, then select from the starred seats located in the Upper Circle. Two free tickets are available per membership, with two additional guest tickets available to purchase at £10 each*.

To access the dress rehearsal you must have booked a ticket for a performance of the same opera. If you have booked directly with one of our partner venues, or your booking has been made in someone else’s name, please contact the Opera North Box Office for assistance.

A Friends and Patrons event.

Price

Free as part of a Friends or Patrons membership.
Additional tickets for guests are available to purchase at £10 each*

Venue
  • Howard Assembly Room

Start time
7pm

Duration
1 hour 15 minutes

Age guidance and content warning
A ghost story for all ages

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