The Cricket on the Hearth

This charming Christmas tale, more beloved in its day than A Christmas Carol, has all the wit and humour of a classic Dickens story bubbling with music, song and fairytale magic, and let’s not forget: a singing Cricket!

novella by Charles Dickens, adapted by Naomi Wright and Sarah Rodgers, original music and lyrics by Christopher King
directed by Sarah Rodgers, music direction by Christopher King

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $15 – $37

Ticket Price:
Regular Adult: $37
Seniors (65+): $32
Students (with student ID): $15

Preview: November 27 ($20.00)

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date:

November 28 – December 21, 2025
Times: Thurs-Fri at 8:00 pm, first & third Saturdays at 8 pm, second and fourth Saturdays at 2 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm, closing on December 21

Opening: November 28
Talkbacks: Thursday, December 4 and Sunday, December 7
Matinées: All Sundays (Nov 30; Dec 7, 14, 21), two Saturdays (Dec 6, 20)

+ Saturday, December 20 at 8:00 PM

Venue & Address

United Players of Vancouver, Jericho Arts Centre, 1675 Discovery Street, Vancouver BC V6R 4K5

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport