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Charles Dickens

Date of Death: June 09, 1870 (58)

Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Entertainment

Charles DickensA Christmas Carol


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Olivier Awards - 1980 - Play of the Year

Charles DickensThe Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

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OLIVER! Comes to Theatre Tulsa Next Month

Lionel Bart's Oliver! is coming to Theatre Tulsa next month. The musical features music, lyrics, and book by Lionel Bart. Learn more about the production here!
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Open Stage

The heart and soul that this cast and crew put into the 25th year of A Christmas Carol at Open Stage is a testament to the staying power of the show itself as well as to the magic that Open Stage creates with every production.
Review: God Bless The Argyle Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at The Argyle Theatre?
Twelve Puppies from The Seeing Eye to Attend McCarter Theatre Center's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

On December 22, McCarter Theatre Center will welcome twelve special guests to its beloved holiday offering A Christmas Carol — adorable puppies from the Middlesex County Seeing Eye puppy raising club.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Victoria Players Children’s Theater

This weekend the cast and crew of Victoria Players Children’s Theater will present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, A Play in Two Acts, Adapted for the Stage by James Hutchinson.
Review: A XMAS CUENTO REMIX at Teatro Audaz

This adaptation placed the story in Hispanic culture and heightened the themes of the sacredness of family and returning to your roots. Like the original, the production sought to remind audiences of the meaning behind the holiday madness.
Review: Pierre Brault's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: SOLO at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: SOLO at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe?
Review: A RED CAROL at Z Space

What did our critic think of A RED CAROL at Z Space?
Twelve Days of Christmas: The Cast of EUREKA DAY

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 10 features the cast of Eureka Day.
Ford's Theatre Holds Military Appreciation Night at A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Ford's Theatre held its third annual Military Appreciation Night performance of A Christmas Carol. This special event continues Ford's longtime efforts to share arts appreciation with veterans and active military members.
Photos/Video: A SHERLOCK CAROL At Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse has released first look photos of “A Sherlock Carol,” a family-friendly holiday production based on two classic tales, running from Tuesday, December 17 through Sunday, December 22.
Guest Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre-Holiday Spirit in Princeton

McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol has returned to Princeton, New Jersey, and brings with it plenty of holiday merriment.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Penn State's Schwab Auditorium

The Penn State School of Theatre and Centre Stage will present “A Christmas Carol,' in December at Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Mark Gatiss' A CHRISTMAS CAROL - A GHOST STORY Will Return to the Alexandra Palace in 2025

Producers Eleanor Lloyd and Eilene Davidson have announced that Mark Gatiss’ massively popular adaptation of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story will return to Alexandra Palace for a third Christmas Season in 2025.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY TOLD BY JEFFERSON MAYS at The Old Globe

The Old Globe Theatre offers a delightful holiday gift with “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Told by Jefferson Mays” a solo show that is a masterclass in storytelling.  Playing only through December 22nd, make this show a part of your holiday present before it becomes a regret of your holiday past.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Plays an Emotional Last Note at Hale Center Theater Orem

A CHRISTMAS CAROL closes the final chapter at Hale Center Theater Orem with an emotional last note. In January, the theatre will open its new home at the Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth) on the dōTERRA campus in Pleasant Grove. It’s a bittersweet feeling to leave behind the intimate space in Orem, but their 35th annual production of this iconic story is the right place to end it.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Premiere Playhouse

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Premiere Playhouse?
Listen: 'Food, Glorious Food' From OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Out Now

Listen to 'Food, Glorious Food' from the Oliver! 2024 London Cast Recording! Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre earlier in the year.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Enters Its Final Weekend At Centenary Stage Company

Centenary Stage Company’s, Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical continues it’s run in the Sitnik Theatre with its final week of shows. 
Spotlight: CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY at Birmingham Children's Theatre

This holiday season, experience the magic of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story at Birmingham Children’s Theatre! Adapted by Jerry R. Montoya, this heartwarming production brings Charles Dickens' classic tale to life

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Charles Dickens written?

Charles Dickens has written 20 shows including Oliver! (Source Material), Comin' Uptown (Source Material), Copperfield (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Source Material), The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (Playwright), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Playwright), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), Scrooge (Source Material), A Celtic Christmas (Material), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), A Christmas Carol (Source Material), Great Expectations (Source Material), Twist: Please, Sir, May I Have Some More? (Source Material), Hard Times (Source Material), A Christmas Carol with Simon Callow (Author), A Tale of Two Cities (Source Material), Oliver Twist (Source Material), Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (Author).

What awards has Charles Dickens been nominated for?

Charles Dickens has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for his work on "A Christmas Carol" and Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Dickens' works have received in the theatrical world.

What awards has Charles Dickens won?

Charles Dickens has won several awards for his works. These include the Best Entertainment award at the Olivier Awards for his play "A Christmas Carol" and the Play of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby."

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