A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens’s Christmas tale of virtue and justice is seen as a new ballet, which premieres at the Finnish National Ballet in the festive season of 2023. <p>The miserly and cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge has no interest in Christmas or other people. At night, however, the spirits of Christmas take him to visit the past, the present, and the future. Will Scrooge come to understand the meaning of Christmas?</p><p>Charles Dickens’s Christmas tale of virtue and justice has enchanted theatre-goers for more than 150 years. Now the story set in 19th century London is seen as an affecting ballet, which premieres at the Finnish National Ballet in the festive season of 2023. The impactful visuals of the production recreate the industrialising Victorian city, showcasing the contrast between the upper middle classes’ Christmas finery and the wretched conditions of the urban poor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Finnish National Opera and Ballet</p><p>1.-30.12.2023</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Performances:<br>2.12. / 9.12. / 30.12. at 14.00 &amp; 18.00<br>16.12. at 18.00<br>1.12. / 4.12. / 7.12. / 12.12. / 14.12. / 18.12. / 20.12. / 22.12. / 28.12. at 19.00</p><p><br>Tickets 20-134€, duration 2 h 15 min, incl. intermission, age recommendation 7+</p>

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Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Helsinginkatu 58

Helsinki

00260

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60.18161, 24.929708