A Medieval Carol
CAST SIZE: Minimum 16
Step into a festive banquet hall and journey back in time with A Medieval Carol. This hilarious and heartwarming madrigal dinner play reimagines Charles Dickens’ classic tale with a medieval twist.
When the Jester fails to secure an acting troupe for the royal feast, he convinces the King, Queen, and their court to perform the story themselves. What follows is a comically chaotic retelling of A Christmas Carol, complete with bumbling knights, a sarcastic Town Crier, and a cast of nobles and servants who stumble their way through the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.
With minimal props, playful improvisation, and tongue-in-cheek humor, the royal court brings to life Scrooge’s encounters with Marley’s ghost and the three Knights of Christmas—Past, Present, and Future. From rubber chickens to misread scrolls, the performance teeters between disaster and brilliance, all while delivering the message of redemption, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas.
Perfect for madrigal dinners, schools, or community fundraisers, A Medieval Carol combines medieval pageantry with classic holiday storytelling, ensuring a night of laughter, music, and merriment for all. This play can be performed in 30 minutes; you can also add holiday songs to extend the show's length.
“This play is an original comedic adaptation inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, which is in the public domain.”
Materials includes:
– Complete script for actors and the director
– Clues and solutions (two complete sets)
Choose your options below:
– Format: Digital PDF (sent via email) or Physical Printed Copy (shipped)
– Number of Performances: Each public performance requires a royalty fee. Select the number of shows you plan to perform.
Digital Pricing: $100 Materials, $10 Performance fee per show
Physical Pricing:$140 Materials, $10 Performance fee per show
Delivery:
– Digital PDF: Delivered via email within 48 hours. (no shipping charge)
– Physical Copy: Printed and shipped within 14 business days. Note that you will still need to make your own copies of clues and table papers for your audience size. Brookhouse Scripts will provide you with the main copy.
Legal Notice:
Brookhouse Scripts LLC copyrights all Brookhouse Scripts. Purchase includes the number of performance licenses selected. Future productions require additional royalties. All sales are final.
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