Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol

starring Mr. Punch as Scrooge!

Outrageous holiday hilarity, full of ghosts, giggles, geese, and Tiny Tim, too!
Beautifully crafted puppets tell the tale of the man who hated Christmas and put profits before people.
Laughter abounds when Scrooge changes his tune from "Bah, Humbug!" to "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" as he finds the true holiday spirit.

New: view video excerpts of this show!

"The response to the show was extraordinary . . it was the highlight of the evening. Our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for a totally professional engagement and truly wonderful experience."

. . . Littel Community Center, Franklin, NJ

Merry Christmas? "BAH, HUMBUG!" says cranky old Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge's cynical attitude makes everyone around him miserable as well, especially his much-abused clerk, Bob Cratchit. Watch as Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, who teach him to look beyond his bank account and help him see a world of hope and love. Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol is a fast-paced and funny holiday show with all the trimmings, told with expertly made, colorful hand puppets, rod puppets, and shadow puppets. Whimsical scenery, hilarious sound effects, and a sound track of seasonal favorites combine to bring this classic tale to life.

What are people saying about Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol?

"We thoroughly enjoyed the performance . . . the children as well as the adults were laughing throughout! The lesson on the puppets was greatly appreciated as well . . .thank you so much for sharing your many talents with us."

. . . Jerome Harrison School, North Branford, CT

"This was one of our best cultural arts offerings ever! Great for all ages! Very professional."

. . . Washington Oak School, Coventry, RI

"The blend of Mr. Punch into the role of Scrooge is a stroke of genius."

. . . Bart. P. Roccoberton, University of Connecticut

"This hand, rod, and shadow puppet production should be required viewing for all performing puppeteers everywhere!"

. . . Tom Fogerty, Connecticut Guild of Puppetry

RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE: Ages 5-12 and family audiences
AUDIENCE SIZE: Up to 500
PERFORMANCE TIME: 50 minutes
STAGE SIZE: Minimum 10' wide/ 10' deep/ 9' ceiling height

Crabgrass Puppet Theatre is a participant in the Vermont and New England State Touring Programs. Contact the VT Arts Council and the New England Foundation for the Arts for more information.