[BCMA] Theatre at Craigdarroch: A Christmas Carol

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1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria BC V8S 3L5
www.thecastle.ca  -  250-592-5323 x32  -  ehazell at thecastle.ca

November 21st, 2012  -  Media Release
Victoria, BC, Canada - Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society announces six ticketed performances of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.   The classic holiday tale has been adapted as a one-man play by Jason Stevens and will be performed in the historic Victorian mansion on Sundays, December 2, 9 & 16; Wednesdays, December 5, 12 & 19; and Fridays, December 7, 14, 21 & 28.  All performances will be at 7pm with doors opening at 6:15.

Jason Stevens comes to Victoria by way of London and New York, where he trained and worked as an actor. He has been storytelling in Victoria for several years, as well as performing in acclaimed local productions such as "The Pillowman" at Theatre Inconnu and "Artichoke" and Langham Court. He embodied the character of "Officer Lightoller" in the record-breaking Titanic exhibit at the Royal British Columbia Museum, and his one-man performance of "A Christmas Carol" has been described as "perfect" by the Oak Bay News.  Barry Bowman, well-known Victoria radio personality, enthuses "To have this kind of talent, someone who can do this without lights, without props, is incredible."

"We look forward to sharing Dickens' story in the Castle.  As a home built upon the successes of Industrialist Robert Dunsmuir, it is a fitting setting for the story of generosity and community during the Industrial Revolution," explains Manager of Operations and Development, Elisabeth Hazell.  "This year, we will be opening the doors 45 minutes early, allowing visitors to take in the lavish holiday decorations.  The Castle was designed as an opulent home to be admired, and there is no finer time to take in the exquisite furnishings and trimmings than during the Christmas season."


Tickets: $20 adults or $15 students.  (Not designed for under ages 13.)

Members of the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society receive $2.00 off admission.

Doors open at 6:15 for those who wish to tour the Castle, performance begins at 7:00 PM in the dance hall (located on the 4th floor, so please allow sufficient time to climb the stairs.)



[tiny tim.jpg]Performance Schedule:  Sundays, December 2, 9 & 16; Wednesdays, December 5, 12 & 19; and Fridays, December 7, 14, 21 & 28.



MEDIA PASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE DECEMBER 2 & 5 PERFORMANCES.



Media Contact:
Elisabeth Hazell
Manager of Operations and Development
Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society
1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria BC V8S 3L5
Ehazell at thecastle.ca
250-592-5323 x32


Elisabeth Hazell
Manager of Operations and Development
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan Crescent
Victoria, BC V8S 3L5
ehazell at thecastle.ca<mailto:ehazell at thecastle.ca>
250.592.5323 ext. 32
www.thecastle.ca<http://www.thecastle.ca>

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