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 interpretation 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. Prepare to be utterly spellbound this holiday season!
“Pure magic” —CBC
“If Pixar ever decides to go into the theatre business, they better call WONDERHEADS first” —Calgary Herald
Our most intimate venue, the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre, is back for a full season of curtain calls! Indulge in this 3-show series from $78**!
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Showtimes
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 performancesVocalEye Performance
Sunday, Dec 7 – 2 PM -
Seat map
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Directions + Parking
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Content AdvisoryThis production may contain flashing lights and 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. Siqueria, 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. Siqueria, 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. Siqueria 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
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. 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
- Loreto Espinoza Understudy (Player 3)
- Jessica Hickman* Understudy (Players 1 & 2)
*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
- Loreto Espinoza Assistant Stage Manager
- Carolyn Moon Technical Director