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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Manchester Opera House
17 November 2026 to 20 February 2027 (selected dates)

About the show

Mischief's Christmas Carol Goes Wrong tours UK theatres as the Cornley Amateur Drama Society tackles Dickens. Ages 8+, 2hrs 20mins. Find tickets.

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong tickets and regional UK dates

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is a comedy play from Mischief, the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, in which the fictional Cornley Amateur Drama Society attempts to stage A Christmas Carol. Co-writers Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer all perform in the show, with Shields playing Chris Bean, the character who takes on the role of Scrooge.

What happens on stage

The Cornley crew's attempt at a Dickens adaptation is beset by miscommunication, delayed scenery, missing cast members and a feud over who should play the lead, all unravelling around the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. The comedy arises from the amateur company's increasingly doomed efforts to hold the production together.

The show runs for two hours and twenty minutes.

About Mischief and this production

Mischief also created Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery. This touring production follows a strictly limited West End run and visits Opera House Manchester, Grand Opera House York, Milton Keynes Theatre and The Alexandra, Birmingham.

Audience considerations

The show carries an age guidance of eight and above. Any attendee under sixteen must be seated directly next to an adult aged eighteen or over.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

VenueTown or cityDatesBooking statusTickets
Opera House ManchesterManchesterTue 17 Nov 2026 - Sat 21 Nov 2026On saleBook tickets
Grand Opera House YorkYorkTue 26 Jan 2027 - Sat 30 Jan 2027On saleBook tickets
Milton Keynes TheatreMilton KeynesTue 2 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027On saleBook tickets
The Alexandra, BirminghamBirminghamTue 16 Feb 2027 - Sat 20 Feb 2027On saleBook tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Manchester Opera House, Grand Opera House, York, Milton Keynes Theatre, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

Tickets are sold by ATG Tickets, which handles checkout and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a musical or a straight play?

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is listed as a comedy play. It is not a musical.

How long does the show run?

The production runs for two hours and twenty minutes.

Can I bring a young child?

The show is recommended for ages eight and above. Children under sixteen must sit next to an adult aged eighteen or over.

Who are the writers and do they appear in the show?

The show was co-written by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, all of whom perform in the production. Henry Shields plays Chris Bean, the character who takes on the role of Scrooge.

Where can I book Christmas Carol Goes Wrong tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong?

Manchester Opera House: Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Sat 21 Nov 2026; Grand Opera House, York: Tue 26 Jan 2027 - Sat 30 Jan 2027; Milton Keynes Theatre: Tue 2 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027; The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: Tue 16 Feb 2027 - Sat 20 Feb 2027.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Manchester Opera House

3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP

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Train

Deansgate station is around 0.3 miles from the theatre and Salford Central is around 0.4 miles away. The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield, also about 0.3 miles away.

Bus

Many bus routes stop close to the theatre in the centre of Manchester. Plan your journey using tfgm.com.

Parking

Q-Park is the official parking partner and offers 15% off when you pre-book online at https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/atg/. For accessible parking there is on-street parking on Byrom Street by the park, though not directly opposite the theatre, and further bays on Lower Byrom Street.

Manchester Opera House seating levels: stage, then Stalls, Circle, Gallery

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