Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of literary master Charles Dickens will deliver his only regional performance of A Christmas Carol at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 1:00 and 6:00 pm.

Dickens bears more than a passing resemblance to his famous ancestor, who originally toured the U.S. in 1867 reading his literary works before spellbound audiences. According to Dickens, an English actor, his great-great-grandfather adored theater and initially wanted to be an actor but pursued writing as a career for practical purposes.

During his one-man performance, Dickens brings A Christmas Carol to life. He leaps, laments, and laughs as he depicts 26 characters of the classic tale with just a table, wing chair, and hat rack as props.

The show is recommended for ages seven and up. Tickets are available for the performance only, or may be purchased in a package that includes general admission to the museum. Performance-only tickets are $15 per Member; $18 per nonmember; and $10.00 for children under 12. Package price (performance and general admission) is $30.00 per nonmember, and $15.00 for children. There will be no reserved seats. The Visitor Center Café will stay open till 6:00 pm. Call 800.448.3883 or 302.888.4600 to purchase tickets.

Both performances will be held in Copeland Lecture Hall in Winterthur's Visitor Center. A book and gift signing will follow each performance during a public reception. All photographs, audio, and video recordings are prohibited during Dickens’s performances. However, at the signing reception after each performance, photos are encouraged. Anyone unable to purchase performance tickets before they have sold out may still attend the book signings.

Gerald Dickens's performance is produced by Byers’ Choice Ltd., makers of the nationally known Carolers® and Kindles® figurines, located in Chalfont, PA. For more information on Mr. Dickens’s 2013 tour calendar, visit www.byerschoice.com.

For more information about Winterthur, please visit Winterthur.org.