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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Narrated by Alistair McGowan with Joanna MacGregor and the BPO Brass Quintet
Part of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 2025-2026 Season
Add to my Calendar 18-12-2025 18:00 18-12-2025 20:00 36 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Acclaimed actor Alistair McGowan returns as narrator following last year’s sell-out performance, with sparkling musical interludes from pianist Joanna MacGregor and the BPO Brass Quintet. Featuring brass arrangements of Ding Dong Merrily on High, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In, Coventry Carol, O Come O Come Emmanuel – and many more – this is a seasonal tale of redemption and good cheer for the whole family to enjoy. Directed by Richard Williams, this theatrical Christmas concert has become a sell-out festive favourite. Come and join us! Each performance lasts approximately 70 minutes. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. This is the first of two performances at St George's (Kemptown). There are also dates at St Mary's (Petworth) and St Anne's (Lewes). St George's Church, Brighton and Hove DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St George's Church
St George's Road
Kemptown
Brighton and Hove
East Sussex
BN2 1ED
England
Tickets
Prices: £20 / £10 Under 30s & Low-Income Concession / £2.50 Child
Booking line: 01273 709709
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Programme
Traditional Christmas Carols – Christmas carols for audience with musicians and narrator
Performers
Alistair McGowan – Narrator
Joanna MacGregor – piano
Richard Williams – Director
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Programme Note
Acclaimed actor Alistair McGowan returns as narrator following last year’s sell-out performance, with sparkling musical interludes from pianist Joanna MacGregor and the BPO Brass Quintet.
Featuring brass arrangements of Ding Dong Merrily on High, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In, Coventry Carol, O Come O Come Emmanuel – and many more – this is a seasonal tale of redemption and good cheer for the whole family to enjoy.
Directed by Richard Williams, this theatrical Christmas concert has become a sell-out festive favourite. Come and join us!
Each performance lasts approximately 70 minutes. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served.
This is the first of two performances at St George's (Kemptown).
There are also dates at St Mary's (Petworth) and St Anne's (Lewes).
