CHARLES DICKENS'
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Fri 5 – Sat 20 Dec 2025
THE DIPPING HOUSE
5 Spode Courtyard, Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1BU
The greatest ghost story ever told...
Join Claybody Theatre and the ‘Spirits of Spode’ for an atmospheric stage adaptation of Dickens’ beloved festive tale. Packed with music and laughter, and a few spooky thrills… it’s the perfect start to Christmas.
Adapted for the stage by Deborah McAndrew
Directed by Conrad Nelson
Music by Jack Quarton
Recommended Age: 7+
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ACCESS
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
Wednesday 17 December, 7:30pm
RELAXED PERFORMANCE
Thursday 18 December, 1pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
Thursday 18 December, 1pm
HEARING LOOP
Availailable for all performances on request.
All performances are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know on booking if you require a wheelchair space.
Touch Tours available on request. Scroll down to find out about our access icons and what they mean.
CONCESSIONS POLICY
If you qualify for a concessionary rate elsewhere, due to age, disability, unemployment, or for any other reason, then you are entitled to select the concessionary ticket for a Claybody show. We trust people to be honest and we don't require any proof of eligibility.
Claybody tickets are priced very low to ensure that cost is not a barrier to access. We invite anyone who can afford it to make a small additional donation if they wish to do so. This helps us to keep our prices affordable for everyone.
ACCEESSIBLE PARKING
There is limited space on site, but disabled parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
Please indicate your requirements upon booking your tickets.
The Dipping House is wheelchair accessible. There are a couple of internal ramps. Our friendly Front of House Team will be on hand to assist and direct you. Please indicate upon booking, if you require a WHEELCHAIR SPACE..
If you have any other access needs please don't hesitate to contact us.
HEARING LOOP - available on request for every performance.
BSL INTERPRETED - Wednesday 17 December, 7:30pm
CAPTIONED - Thursday 18 December, 1pm
Theatre captioning provides live, text-based transcripts of dialogue and other important sounds, like a scrolling subtitle system. It makes live performances accessible to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have other needs, by displaying the text on screens placed near the stage or on personal devices. This system also includes speaker names, sound effects, and offstage noises, unlike traditional surtitles used for foreign language translations.
RELAXED - Thursday 18 December, 1pm
Relaxed performances are theatre shows that have a more casual and accepting atmosphere, allowing for noise, movement, and audience reactions. Adaptations are made to the show's technical elements, like reducing flashing lights and loud noises, and a designated chill-out space is available for those who need a break. These performances are designed for anyone who would benefit from a less rigid environment, including those with sensory needs, neurodivergence, or anxiety.
PARKING
We suggest parking in Hide Street car park (ST4 1NX) then heading across to Church Street. Charges for parking are as follows:
4pm - 7am £3
5pm - 7am £2.50
6pm - 7am £2
after 7pm £1.50