The ghosts are back — and they’ve brought holiday cheer with them.
Toronto’s most enchanting holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol at the Campbell House Museum, returns for its seventh season from December 6, 2025 to January 6, 2026. The Three Ships Collective — with support from Soup Can Theatre — once again transforms downtown Toronto’s oldest surviving home into a living, breathing Victorian world where audiences don’t just watch the story… they walk right through it.
Whether you’re introducing kids to Dickens for the first time, bringing out-of-town family, or treating yourself to something festive that doesn’t involve wrapping paper, this show has become a seasonal must.
🎩 A Holiday Classic, Reimagined — And Better Than Ever
This isn’t your standard sit-and-watch production. A Christmas Carol at Campbell House is fully immersive: you’ll wander room to room, follow Ebenezer Scrooge through the historic hallways, and experience Dickens’ iconic story mere feet from the actors. It’s theatre that feels alive — and that’s exactly why Toronto keeps coming back.
The production returns with a stellar creative team, including playwright Justin Haigh and director Sare Thorpe, along with original music by Pratik Gandhi. And yes — Thomas Gough is back as Scrooge, a performance that critics have praised as one of the most memorable portrayals of the character on any stage.
🌟 What Critics Have Said
Toronto outlets have been consistently dazzled by this show:
- “★★★★★ … Brilliant! The most memorable stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol I’ve ever seen.” – Glenn Sumi
- “★★★★★ … A Must-See!” – Stage Door
- “★★★★★ … One-of-a-Kind!” – NOW Magazine
- “Truly Wonderful… A Stunning Show!” – My Entertainment World
Even reviewers who see dozens of holiday shows every year call this one the essential Toronto Christmas outing — praising its charm, its emotional warmth, and its ability to make the story feel both nostalgic and completely fresh.
🎶 A Cast and Creative Team Filled With Holiday Magic
This year’s ensemble brings together 17 performers, filling every corner of Campbell House with songs, laughter, and ghostly surprises. Expect original scenes, clever twists, and a level of intimacy impossible on a traditional stage.
It’s heartfelt. It’s funny. It’s spooky in just the right way. And yes — there are moments that might make even the family Scrooge tear up.
🕯️ Location & Why It Works So Well
The Campbell House Museum (160 Queen St. West) is the secret ingredient that sets this production apart. The creaking floors, candlelit rooms, and 19th-century architecture create an atmosphere that feels like stepping straight into Dickens’ London. No big set pieces required — the house is the set, and you’re part of the story.
Every room brings new surprises, and families love how the walk-through format keeps kids engaged from start to finish.
🎟️ Ticket Info (Don’t Wait — It Sells Out Every Year!)
Tickets:
- $30 – $70
- Available at ChristmasCarolTO.com
Dates:
- December 6, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Performance Times:
- Weekdays & Saturdays: 6:15 PM and 8:45 PM
- Sundays: 4:15 PM and 6:45 PM
Run Time:
- Approximately 95 minutes
Every year sells out — sometimes entirely before December hits — so get tickets early if you want to secure your place among the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
🎁 The Perfect Family Outing
With its warm humour, classic storytelling, live music, and magical atmosphere, this production is made for families. It’s the kind of holiday tradition that kids remember, adults cherish, and everyone leaves talking about.
If you’re looking for something that captures the true spirit of the season — connection, generosity, redemption, and a little theatrical wonder — A Christmas Carol at Campbell House is the place to be.
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