Get ready for a festive treat full of laughter, music and mischief as a bold new take on a classic Christmas story comes to Cheltenham this December. 

A Christmas Carol starring Paul Cooper, at the Parabola Arts Centre

• Dates: From Thursday 10th December 2026
• Location: Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3AA
• Early bird offer: Get 10% off with code CAROL10 (valid until 1st June, excluding preview shows on 10th & 11th December).

Scrooge Approved™: With tickets starting at just £17, A Christmas Carol is one of the most pocket-friendly show options for families this Christmas.

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Join Ebenezer Scrooge for a chaotic and hilarious journey through Christmas past, present and future in this fresh, laugh-out-loud adaptation of Dickens’ classic tale.

Starring Paul Cooper (This Country, BBC) as a brilliantly unpredictable Scrooge, this actor-musician production flips the traditional story on its head with a playful, high-energy twist.

What to expect:

• A fast-paced, comedic retelling of A Christmas Carol
• Live music and actor-musician performances
• A bold and imaginative stage production
• Plenty of festive humour and heart

Written and directed by Kieran Mortell (Small Prophets, BBC) and brought to life by the talented Theatre Studio ensemble, this production blends storytelling, movement and music into a truly memorable festive experience.

Book tickets here

Early bird offer: Get 10% off with code CAROL10 (valid until 1st June, excluding preview shows on 10th & 11th December).

A magical Christmas show for the whole family, full of laughs, surprises and festive cheer.