The Puppet Folk Experience: The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppets greatest hits!
Thu 19 Nov
|The Dickens Suite, The Assembly Rooms
This November, as part of the first-ever Dickens Festival North, join us in the newly named Dickens Suite for a sensational, felt-filled evening that celebrates the intersection of Victorian literature and modern pop-culture nostalgia.
Time & Location
19 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 20:50
The Dickens Suite, The Assembly Rooms, Fenkle St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5XU, UK
About the event
“It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights…”
This November, as part of the first-ever Dickens Festival North, join us in the newly named Dickens Suite for a sensational, felt-filled evening that celebrates the intersection of Victorian literature and modern pop-culture nostalgia.
In 1852, Charles Dickens himself took to the stage at The Assembly Rooms for a night of theatrical performance. 174 years later, we continue that legacy of storytelling with a very different kind of cast. The Puppet Folk Experience bring their world-class puppetry and infectious musical energy to Newcastle for a unique show in two acts:
Act I: The Greatest Hits – A sincere tribute to The Muppet Show and movies, featuring songs and characters you know and love.
Act II: A Festive Dickens Anchor – A heartwarming homage to The Muppet Christmas Carol. Expect to hear live renditions of classics like “One More Sleep” and “Feels Like Christmas” as the group dons their Victorian finery for a…
Tickets
From £26.50 to £38.50