Scrooge: A Grave Tale of Things to Come
Jacob Marley is the evening’s host and with the spirits of Past, Present and Future guides your guests into becoming major parts of Charles Dickens’s famous Christmas story.
The grave tale begins at Jacob Marley’s funeral, each table will receive an ‘order of service’ and inside are carols that will be sung during the evening by everyone. There will be opportunities for your guests to become well-known characters like Bob Cratchit, and dance like they are at Fezziwig’s famous Christmas Eve Party!
Dress code: Christmas glitz and glam! Victorian costumes and Christmas jumpers are also welcome.
*Please note that the dress code is a recommendation, not a requirement.*
Warnings: Be aware of the Christmas spirit, set to decide your fate, As the echoes of joy will overflow your plate.
Age guide: There is no age restriction to this event, however if younger audience would like to attend, please make sure they will be accompanied by an adult.
Sample Menu
Starters
- Vegetable soup served with a crusty bread roll (VE)
- Pauper’s Platter: A platter of cheese, pears, gammon ham, and fig chutney served with a crusty bread roll
Mains
- A traditional nut roast served with seasonal vegetables (VE)
- A Victorian Christmas Dinner: The rich gentlemen’s’ roast turkey, with chestnut stuffing, roasted root vegetables and goose fat roasted potatoes
Dessert
- A figgy pudding, served with sugared plums and orange (VE)
A choice of cream or brandy cream is available but is not suitable for vegans.