A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol returns to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company for its annual holiday production, reimagining Charles Dickens’s haunting classic in 19th-century Baltimore. The story follows a miser who rediscovers generosity and the true spirit of the holidays, bringing a distinctly Baltimore perspective to the familiar tale.

The 2026 production also includes opportunities to hear from the creative team and cast, enjoy seasonal pre-show activities, and attend an audio-described performance.

When: November 28–December 23, 2026

Venue: Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Mainstage at 7 S Calvert St, Baltimore

Tickets: Price not available

Schedule: The page does not provide the production’s complete performance schedule or regular showtimes.

Director’s Talk: On Sunday, November 29, from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., director Quāé Simpson will lead a pre-show conversation in Middendorf Lounge about shaping the production, renewing the magic of the holiday tradition, and bringing Baltimore’s spirit to Dickens’s story.

Cast Q&A: Following the Friday, December 4 performance, audiences can stay for a post-show conversation with the cast. The discussion will address how the performers bring Dickens’s characters to life and explore themes of memory, change, and redemption. The event takes place on the Mainstage.

Choir Performance: The Handel Choir performs Christmas carols and other festive favorites before the Friday, December 4 show, from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. on the Mainstage.

Cocoa & Crafts: On Saturday, December 5, from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., families can make ornaments, help color a large holiday picture, and enjoy hot cocoa in Middendorf Lounge before the performance. Participation requires a ticket to the 2 p.m. show.

Accessible Performance: The Friday, December 11 performance features live audio description as an optional service for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Descriptions are delivered through personal headsets using the LiveVoice app and do not affect the theatre’s main audio.

Run time: Not provided.

Age guidance: Not provided.

Production information: Additional details in the page’s “About the Production” section are forthcoming.

Box Office: The box office can be reached at 410-244-8570 or boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.