A Christmas Carol Reviews

MD Theatre Guide- Highly Recommended

"...We use Charles Dickens’ seasonal staple “A Christmas Carol” to remind ourselves to appreciate the things we take for granted and that redemption for our transgressions may just be possible. Although we know this story intimately, the production of “A Christmas Carol,” now playing at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, uses humor and music for a performance that is fresh and constantly surprising. Co-directors Séamus Miller and Qu?é Simpson, with an adaptation by Laura Rocklyn, have beautifully reimagined this classic, ghost tale."

Theatre Bloom- Highly Recommended

"...Tis the season of hospitality, merriment, and openheartedness! Come in and know them better, man! Tis the season— their 11th, in fact— for putting that timeless holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, upon their stage. Tis the season for uplifting spirits, for heartwarming festivities, and for radical, positive change. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s A Christmas Carol is truly a cherished stage tradition, nestled right in the heart of Charm City and is bringing jubilation amid the bleakness that 2025 has turned out to be; it’s bringing fiery cause for celebration, fierce intentions of peace on earth and good will toward humankind. It’s a remarkably felicitous, wholly enjoyable production that will leave you fizzy in the heart, giddy in the spirit, and loved in the soul."

DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended

"...Each year, A Christmas Carol returns to the stage like an old friend — familiar, comforting, and ready to remind us of the best parts of ourselves. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s production manages the rare trick of offering that well-loved warmth while still feeling wonderfully fresh. With Séamus Miller and Qu?é Simpson at the helm as directors, this year’s staging infuses the Dickens classic with Baltimore charm, clever creativity, and a surprising literary twist that had the audience grinning from ear to ear."