Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company will bring the Spirit of Christmas back to Historic Smithville, when they return to present their two-day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”, Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from greed to redemption that will surely raise your spirits and warm the cockles of your heart as you travel through time with the Ghosts of Christmas and witness the ultimate transformation of this miserly skinflint into a jolly Father Christmas, himself!
The performances are FREE to the public and outdoors, so dress appropriately and maybe bring a folding chair if needed! Each show takes place on three separate stages, spread out across the town, providing ample ability to peruse the many shops and vendors in the village! The cast of the shows include actors from the Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company troupe along with many children of all ages from the local community.
The historic Towne of Smithville will be bustling with activity during the festival. Its 60 charming specialty shops, festival vendors, a Kidz Zone, the award-winning historic Smithville Inn restaurant and 3 other restaurants within the village will all be open to visit and enjoy before, during intermissions or after the shows. For added entertainment, The Smithville Train and The Smithville Carousel, two timeless attractions that evoke romance, adventure and playful fun, will also be open and running both days for children and adults to ride and share an unforgettable experience.
*Event is rain or shine
The cast of the shows will include actors from the Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company troupe along with children of all ages from the community, with a rousing Christmas carol sing-along playing a featured role in the production. For more information on Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company and “Dickens Fest”, and for vendor information, go to Riddlesbroods website
