Photo by Kate Braidwood
A WONDERHEADS CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adapted and Directed by Andrew Phoenix & Kate Braidwood
Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Acclaimed theatrical imagineers the WONDERHEADS light up the stage with their extraordinary reimagining of Dickens’ holiday classic. This unforgettable experience brings Ebenezer Scrooge’s wondrous Christmas Eve journey to life with dazzling masks, 10-foot-tall puppets, a mesmerizing original score, and astonishing stagecraft—all told without a word of dialogue. Prepare to be utterly spellbound this holiday season!
Additional seats added for all performances—please call the box office for details and to book.
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Showtimes
Approx. running time: 75 minutes (no intermission)
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1 PM & 7 PM Thursday 7:30 PM Friday 7:30 PM Saturday 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday 2 PM -
Special performances
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Show Materials
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Seat map
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Directions + Parking
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Content AdvisoryThis production contains flashing lights and may contain water-based haze and fog. Please contact our box office for more information. Recommended for ages 7+ (some spooky content).
Photos
Kate Braidwood and Jessica Hickman in A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol 2018; set and puppet design by Andrew Phoenix; mask design by Kate Braidwood; costume design by Hannah Case and Hannah Ockenden; lighting design by Hilary Britton-Foster; projection design by Jason King; photo by Daryl Turner
Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira, Kate Braidwood and Jessica Hickman in A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol Carol 2023; set and puppet design by Andrew Phoenix; mask design by Kate Braidwood; costume design by Hannah Case and Hannah Ockenden; lighting design by Hilary Britton-Foster; projection design by Jason King; photo by Peter Pokorny
Jessica Hickman, Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira, Sarah Robertson and Kate Braidwood in A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol 2023; set and puppet design by Andrew Phoenix; mask design by Kate Braidwood; costume design by Hannah Case and Hannah Ockenden; lighting design by Hilary Britton-Foster; projection design by Jason King; photo by Peter Pokorny
Jessica Hickman and Kate Braidwood in A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol 2023; set and puppet design by Andrew Phoenix; mask design by Kate Braidwood; costume design by Hannah Case and Hannah Ockenden; lighting design by Hilary Britton-Foster; projection design by Jason King; photo by Peter Pokorny
Kate Braidwood and Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira in A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol 2023; set and puppet design by Andrew Phoenix; mask design by Kate Braidwood; costume design by Hannah Case and Hannah Ockenden; lighting design by Hilary Britton-Foster; projection design by Jason King; photo by Peter Pokorny
Pure magic
—CBC
If Pixar ever decides to go into the theatre business, they better call WONDERHEADS first
—Calgary Herald
Artistic Team
Cast
- Kate Braidwood Ebenezer Scrooge
- Emily Case Player 1: Marley, Fred, Tiny Tim, Belle, Townsperson, The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
- Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira* Player 2: Bob Cratchit, Mr. Fezziwig, Townsperson, The Ghost of Christmas Present, Understudy (Ebenezer Scrooge)
- Chelsea MacEwan Player 3: Undertaker, Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Fezziwig, Townsperson, The Ghost of Christmas Past
- Jessica Hickman* Understudy (Players 1 & 2)
- Lore Andrea Understudy (Player 3)
*The participation of these Artists is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance Opera Theatre Policy (DOT).
Creative
- Andrew Phoenix Co-creator, Director, Set and Puppet Designer
- Kate Braidwood Co-creator, Assistant Director, Mask, Puppet, and Sound Designer
- Peter Balkwill Dramaturgical Collaborator
- Jessica Hickman Devising Collaborator and Props Designer
- The Singer and the Songwriter (Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran) Composers/Musicians
- Hina Nishioka Lighting Designer
- T. Erin Gruber Projection Designer and Scenic Illustrator
- Hannah Case Primary Costume Designer
- Hannah Ockenden Costume Designer
- Christache Ross Character Illustrator
- John Nobori Audio Engineer
- Katerina Sokyrko* Stage Manager and Sound Operator
- Lore Andrea Assistant Stage Manager
- Carolyn Moon Technical Director