A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol arrives at the Belfry Theatre
"Fantastic, in every sense of the word." Cincinnati Enquirer
Victoria, BC..., Praised by the CBC as “Pure magic” and the Globe and Mail as “Powerful, surprising and moving,” acclaimed theatrical imagineers, the WONDERHEADS, are bringing their captivating holiday masterpiece, A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol, to the Belfry from December 2 - 23, 2023.
Starring Kate Braidwood, Jessica Hickman, Sarah Robertson, and Pedro M. Siqueira, A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol was adapted and directed by Andrew Phoenix & Kate Braidwood (the WONDERHEADS), and developed in Ensemble by Andrew Phoenix, Kate Braidwood, and Jessica Hickman.
This astonishing production features glowing ghosts, 10-foot-tall puppets, and not a word of dialogue. There are lots of treats in store for audiences as they are whisked away with Ebenezer Scrooge on his magical Christmas Eve adventure.
The WONDERHEADS have spent more than a decade touring the world, from Alaska to Hawaii and Shanghai to Los Angeles – to critical acclaim and sold-out audiences who describe the experience as watching animation come to life. Winners of five Critics’ Choice Awards and twelve Best of Fest awards, they step beyond words and into the hearts and imaginations of every audience member.
Why I Chose This Play
I saw this production a couple of years ago—and fell in love with it. A Christmas Carol is a piece that I have been intimately familiar with for over 30 years—and I was so impressed with their ability to tell this story without words. It’s a magical production—and incredibly moving. And now that the WONDERHEADS are a local company—I felt they belonged on our stage—and should be seen by our audiences! – Michael Shamata, Belfry Artistic Director
Creative Team
Andrew Phoenix – Co-creator, Director, Set and Puppet Designer
Kate Braidwood – Co-creator, Assistant Director, Mask and Sound Designer
Peter Balkwill – Dramaturgical Collaborator
Jessica Hickman – Devising Collaborator
Hina Nishioka – Lighting Designer
T. Erin Gruber – Projection Designer
Emily Trepanier – Assistant Projection Designer
Hannah Case and Hannah Ockenden – Costume Designers
Christache Ross – Character Illustrator
The Singer and the Songwriter – Composers
Becca Jorgensen – Stage Manager
Emily Case – Assistant Stage Manager and Understudy
Ticket Information
We are offering Pay What You Want tickets for all performances this season. Tickets are available at 250-385-6815 or online at tickets.belfry.bc.ca.
Show Sponsors
A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol is generously supported by CIBC Private Wealth - Blue Heron Advisory Group, Used.ca, and The Ocean 98.5.
Season Sponsors
The Belfry is generously supported by The Times Colonist, Helijet, and Splashes Bath & Kitchen.
Public Funders
The Belfry is funded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of BC, BC Arts Council, CRD Arts Development, and the City of Victoria.
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Mark Dusseault