A Christmas Carol at ACT Theatre
Through Dec 27Nov 27 – Dec 27 · 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Nov 27 – Dec 27, 2026. Matinees at 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM; evening performances at 7:00 PM. Sensory-friendly performance Dec 13.
ACT Contemporary Theatre (The Allen Theatre)700 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101 · 0.3 mi approx. from SeattleDirections
Ages 5+ (compact 90-minute running time with no intermission; booster seats available)
From $39Youth & student tickets start at $39; Adult tickets $49–$89 depending on date and section
About this adventure
For nearly 50 years, ACT Contemporary Theatre has presented Gregory A. Falls' beloved, heartwarming stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Performing in the intimate, 360-degree in-the-round Allen Theatre at the Union Arts Center in downtown Seattle, every seat in the house is close to the action. Children and parents watch Ebenezer Scrooge's magical journey through Christmases past, present, and yet to come, accompanied by festive carols, period English costumes, and thrilling stagecraft. The 90-minute performance runs smoothly without an intermission, making it the perfect length for school-age children and teens. ACT also schedules dedicated sensory-friendly performances with modified audio and house lighting, alongside student matinees and ASL-interpreted shows. The theater features elevator access, booster cushions, and assistive listening devices. Recommended for children ages 5 and older.
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