After a string of sold-out performances in previous years, local performer Mat Jones returns to Hitchin this December with his acclaimed one-man production of A Christmas Carol — this time stepping up to the stage of Hitchin Town Hall for one night only.

Performed directly from the script Charles Dickens himself used during his legendary 19th-century readings, this production has been hailed as "meticulous, measured, authentic" (CharlesHutchPress). Jones, who both directs and performs the piece, brings to life every character — from Scrooge and Marley to the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future — in a spellbinding evening of live storytelling.

What began as a small, self-produced show has grown each year through word of mouth and sold-out audiences across the country. Now, after playing intimate venues in Hitchin, York, Cambridge, and Southwold, Jones returns to his hometown with a performance on a larger scale — while retaining the intimacy and magic that made his previous shows so beloved.

"It's been incredible to see how audiences connect with this story," said Jones. "Every year people come expecting something familiar, but Dickens' words still surprise them — they're funny, moving, and utterly alive. Performing it in Hitchin Town Hall feels like coming full circle."

Audiences can expect an atmospheric evening steeped in the warmth, wit, and wonder of Dickens' original performance text — a vivid celebration of redemption and the true spirit of Christmas.

"A Christmas Carol – A One-Man Performance"

Date: Monday, December 22nd, 2025

Location: Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1JE

Time: 7:30 PM (Doors open 7:00 PM)

Tickets: Available at www.vintageverse.co.uk or via the Town Hall box office

With previous Hitchin performances selling out well in advance, early booking is strongly recommended.