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A Christmas Carol with Alistair McGowan, LewesPhoto: Charlesdrakew, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)

A Christmas Carol with Alistair McGowan, Lewes

Alistair McGowan narrates Dickens' Christmas tale, with piano and brass interludes, in a Lewes church.

Sun 20 Dec 2026
Doors 17:30 for 18:00, and doors 19:30 for 20:00 (about 70 minutes)
From £2.50 (child), adults £20

Details and tickets

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra brings its festive show to Lewes. Actor Alistair McGowan narrates the story of Scrooge. Pianist and conductor Joanna MacGregor and a brass quintet play music between the scenes.

There are two performances on the evening of Sunday 20 December, at 6pm and 8pm. Each lasts about 70 minutes, so it works for a family outing or a short festive night out.

Good to know: Tickets are £20 for adults, £10 for under-30s or those on a low income, and £2.50 for children.

Getting there

St Anne's Church is on Lewes High Street, a short walk uphill from the town centre and a reasonable walk from Lewes station.

Going as a group? Our 16-seat minibuses take you from your door to the event and home again.

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