A Wonderheads Christmas Carol

A Wonderheads Christmas Carol is a wordless retelling of Dickens' classic by the Wonderheads, a physical-theatre company known for its large full-face masks. Directed by Andrew Phoenix and Kate Braidwood, it follows Ebenezer Scrooge through his Christmas Eve visits from the ghosts using masks, puppets up to ten feet tall, an original score and theatrical effects, with no spoken dialogue at all. Because it tells the story visually, it works well for mixed-age groups and for visitors whose first language isn't English, but the Arts Club recommends it for ages seven and up because some scenes are spooky and the show uses flashing lights and haze. It runs most of December at the intimate Granville Island stage, so you can pair it with the Granville Island holiday lights, the Public Market and dinner on the island. Tickets and prices are handled by the Arts Club box office. Parking on Granville Island fills up on December weekends, so consider the Aquabus or a bus to the island entrance.

A Wonderheads Christmas Carol: dates and details

• When: December 2 to 27, 2026; performance times vary. Recommended for ages 7 and up
• Where: Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island, 1585 Johnston Street, Vancouver
• Cost: Not published on the show page (a third-party listing shows from $29); contact the Arts Club Box Office.
• Official site: artsclub.com

Dates, hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go. For more festive outings, see our Christmas events in Vancouver guide and the list of Christmas tree lightings.