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Presented by Platform in association with Glasgow Kelvin College

A Christmas Carol

Tue 2 Dec → Wed 24 Dec 2025 Various times
All ages
£10.50 (standard) | £7 (concession) | £6 Local Links

A fun, festive, family friendly show - perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit!

Christmas is almost here, there’s a magic in the air, and top local businesswoman Carol Scrooge says ‘Who cares!?’

She knows what’s important in life: money, money, and more money. You work hard, you make other people work even harder, and then you have a lovely life. And if other people aren’t rich and happy - that’s their problem!

But one night, Carol gets a visit from three very spooky (and very silly) ghosts, telling her to change her ways. Will Carol listen? Will she come to see the true meaning of Christmas? Come along to find out!

Family friendly and packed full of festive fun, jokes and songs – this brand new version of a classic story is ideal for everyone over 5yrs. Get your tickets booked early - previous years shows have been a sell out!

From the team that brought you Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty - presented by Platform in association with Glasgow Kelvin College and written by Lewis Hetherington. Directed by Rosalind Sydney. 

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SOME KIND WORDS ON PAST CHRISTMAS SHOWS…

“At last, a panto (Rumpelstiltskin) with good story-telling which is genuinely touching. Those around me were clearly smitten with this hugely appealing show. Magic? You betcha!” Mary Brennan, The Herald  **** (Read in full here)

“Clever and original every year - love the Glasgow humour" - Cinderella audience member 

"This is an atmospheric, engaging fairy tale where gripping storytelling is at the front and centre of the production. Platform in Easterhouse is a true gem in the East End and the constant, consistently highly quality of their productions deserve to be seen by as wide an audience as possible, Sleeping Beauty is no exception." Glasgow Theatre Blog (Sleeping Beauty)

“My favourite part was all of it!” P4 pupil from Aultmore Park Primary (Sleeping Beauty)

“It’s a sweet, clever show, ideal for stepping away from the mainstream Christmas madness.”****Lauren Mayberry, The List

“The kids loved it – they laughed and took part in the show. It was great!” Ashley, nursery teacher

"It was fantastic - such a brilliant retelling of a well known story" - Cinderella audience member 

Images of past Platform Christmas shows: Euan Robertson Photography

Additional info

The show is approximately 60 minutes long with no interval

Recommended age: everyone over the age of 5yrs although younger audience members are welcome

Performances marked with an asterix* (see dates below) are relaxed performances which are ideal for those who can be overwhelmed by a traditional theatre experience. Performances are the same but with some subtle tweaks to create a more relaxed environment including a little more light in the auditorium throughout the show to help you move around with ease during your visit. Please get in touch if you or anyone in your group has specific access needs and requirements and we will do our best to accommodate. 

The Platform Cafe Bar will be open before performances for refreshments

For group bookings over 100 (up to 100 tickets can be booked online) or if you have any questions relating to group bookings or the show in general, please email tickets@platform-online.co.uk 

Pre-ordered goody bags are available on request

If there are any special access requirements such as wheelchair access or any details we need to know about, please email tickets@platform-online.co.uk

DECEMBER 2025 DATES & TIMES 

Tue 2 | 10.30am & 1.30pm      

Wed 3 | 10.30am* & 1.30pm            

Thu 4 | 1.30pm & 7pm

Fri 5 | 10.30am & 7pm

Sat 6 |  2pm & 7pm    

 

Tue 9 | 1.30pm & 7pm

Wed 10 | 10.30am & 1.30pm            

Thu 11 | 10.30am* & 1.30pm            

Fri 12 | 10.30am & 7pm

Sat 13   | 2pm* & 7pm 

               

Tue 16 | 1.30pm & 7pm

Wed 17 | 10.30am* & 1.30pm          

Thu 18 | 10.30am & 7pm

Fri 19 | 10.30am & 7pm

Sat 20   | 2pm & 7pm

                                   

Mon 22 | 2pm & 7pm

Tue 23 | 2pm & 7pm

Wed 24 | 10.30am & 1.30pm            

Please note that weekday daytime performances from Tue 2 Dec - Fri 19 Dec are currently closed for sale on the website at the moment, whilst school bookings are being made. If you are interested in booking a weekday daytime performance - whether you are a school or not -  please contact boxoffice@platform-online.co.uk and a member of our team will help you.

All evening performances - weekday and weekend shows running until Wed 24 Dec are on sale now and ready to book!

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