The Old Curiosity Shop – 7th-9th November 2025

by Charles Dickens. Presented by Ginger Green in association with Northern Theatre.

Friday 7th November – 7.30pm

Saturday 8th November – 7.30pm

Sunday 9th November – 2.30pm

An exciting new musical. Adapted by Holtby and Green, the show contains great original music and songs.

All tickets £15.00, cnc. £10.00

First published in 1841, The Old Curiosity Shop was Charles Dickens’ fourth novel and a phenomenon in its day. When the final instalment arrived by ship in New York, eager readers reportedly stormed the dock in anticipation.

This powerful story follows Nell Trent and her grandfather, residents of the eponymous London shop, whose lives are upended by debt, desperation and the sinister influence of moneylender Daniel Quilp. As the grandfather’s gambling spirals out of control, the pair are forced to flee, encountering danger and kindness in equal measure.

In this evocative stage production, the tale is enriched with a vibrant musical score composed by John Holtby. Originally adapted in 1990 by Norman F. Parker, the script has since been revised, with new musical numbers added by Richard Green, who also directs.

Staying true to the era of the novel, the production evokes a rich, Hogarthian atmosphere. Expect humour, heartbreak and unforgettable characters in this dramatic retelling of one of Dickens’ most enduring works.