Dickens

Dickens Returns!

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Saturday, December 9th, 2023 & Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Gerald Dickens at Byers' Choice God bless us, every one!

Returning for his 19th year, renowned actor and great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, Gerald Dickens will be performing on the factory floor of Byers' Choice again this Fall! 

Gerald bears more than a passing resemblance to his famous ancestor, who originally toured the U.S. in 1867 reading his literary works before spellbound audiences. According to Gerald, Charles Dickens adored theater and initially wanted to be an actor but pursued writing as a career for practical purposes.

Gerald has been performing "A Christmas Carol" since 1993 to the delight of audiences worldwide. A fascination with the life and works of his subject led him to write and direct further one-man shows including "Mr. Dickens is Coming!," "Nicholas Nickleby," and "Sketches by Boz." He regularly performs in major theatres and arts centers as well as at hotels and stately homes. 

In addition to "A Christmas Carol," Gerald will also be performing "Mr. Dickens is Coming" and "Dickens & The Queen: a Meeting of Two Victorians."

Mark your calendar to save the dates and order your tickets today!

 


Gerald Dickens 2"Mr. Dickens is Coming and “Dickens & The Queen: a Meeting of Two Victorians" — live on stage with Gerald Dickens

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023; 3pm

Tickets: $28 each

Join us at Byers' Choice Ltd as our production floor is transformed into a stage for Gerald Dickens' masterful one-man performance of two little-known treasures inspired by Charles Dickens — one of the greatest writers of all time.

Mr Dickens is Coming: In this light-hearted one-man show, Gerald Dickens flawlessly embodies the spirit of Charles Dickens, taking on multiple roles and seamlessly transitioning between characters from his ancestor's iconic novels.

A varied and entertaining look at the life of Charles Dickens, “Mr Dickens is Coming” uses characters, diary extracts, and observations from those who lived and worked with the author, as well as Gerald's own 21st-century views.

Dickens and the Queen:  Join us for a captivating journey back to the 19th century in Great Britain, where Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens defined the era. Surprisingly, these two iconic figures crossed paths only once!

In this new performance, Gerald delves into the intricate relationship between the Queen and Charles Dickens. Experience the enchantment as Gerald recreates the long-awaited morning in 1870 at Buckingham Palace when these legendary individuals finally came face to face.

Doors open at 2:30PM. 2-Act performance with intermission.

General Admission

Enjoy an On-Stage Q&A session with Mr. Dickens after the show!


 

Gerald Dickens 2

"A Christmas Carol" — live on stage with Gerald Dickens

Saturday, December 9th, 2023; 1pm & 5:30pm
Sunday, December 10th, 2023; 1:30pm

Tickets: $28 each

Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, returns to the stage at Byers' Choice to perform his one-man show of "A Christmas Carol," taking the part of twenty-six different characters in turn.

The performance is unforgettable, as he brings to life all of the meaning of the original story.  Not recommended for children under the age of eight.

Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Seating is general admission; performance is approximately 75 minutes.

Enjoy an On-Stage Q&A session with Mr. Dickens after the show!

** This event will follow COVID protocols. However, we will continue to monitor the pandemic and inform registered attendees of any changes to the event.

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