The Australian premiere of this playful adaptation of Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol using favourite music from the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and clever new lyrics from Gayden Wren. Includes favourite music from The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, Patience, Ruddigore and more.

Gayden Wren is a New York-based Arts Editor at The New York Times and a passionate G&S fan. As well as a playwright and director, he is the author of “A Most Ingenious Paradox: The Art of Gilbert & Sullivan” (Oxford University Press, 2002), and “Very Truly Yours, Gilbert & Sullivan“.

Story by Charles Dickens
Words by Gayden Wren (inspired by W.S. Gilbert)
Music by Arthur Sullivan

Directed by – Ben Klein

Musical Director – Catherine Bates

Assistant Director – Sarah Berry

Full: $45
Concession: $40
Group 10+: $40

The following A G&S Christmas Carol performances are part of our Melbourne, and Queenscliff 2026 Subscription offers.

• The Round Studio, Nunawading – Purchase Melbourne Subscriptions here, 3 options available until 1 February.
• Queenscliff Town Hall – Purchase Queenscliff Subscriptions here, available until 19 July.

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