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Please join us for a Dickens of a Weekend as we convert our production floor
into 19th century London for three days of British fun, food and entertainment!
September 14th; 5:30 p.m.
September 15th-16th; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Event Lodging: Discount Hotel Rates
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Friday, Sept. 14th
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"Doctor Marigold" Performance and Reception; 5:30 p.m. | $45.00
The festivities will begin on Friday evening with light refreshments followed by a one-man performance of “Doctor Marigold” performed by Gerald Dickens. This inspiring story was written as a performance and tells the firsthand account of a traveling salesman that adopts a young deaf girl as his only friend and companion. A theatrical signing actor will share the stage with Mr. Dickens.
Performance is approximately 60 minutes.
After the show, there will be a reception in our Christmas Gallery with Gerald Dickens. During the reception, we’ll serve coffee and desserts and unveil a special birthday cake created by the wonderful bakers from televisions TLC’s “The Cake Boss” at Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, NJ.
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Saturday, Sept. 15th
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"Mr. Dickens is Coming" Performance; 10:30 a.m. | $15.00
Performed by Gerald Dickens, this is a light-hearted and varied look at the life and character of Charles Dickens. Gerald uses scenes from the great author’s works, diary extracts and observations from those who knew and worked with him. Following will be an opportunity to meet Mr. Dickens and have him autograph books, prints or Byers’ Choice figure.
Performance is approximately 60 minutes.
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"A Victorian Christmas" by the Magic Lantern Show; Noon | $5.00
America’s only 1890s visual extravaganza projected on a full-sized screen—the boisterous kind of show that led to the movies! Scrooge, Santa, animated comedy and carols—all dramatized on screen by a live showman and singer/pianist.
Performance is approximately 30 minutes.
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"A Victorian Christmas" by the Magic Lantern Show; 1:00 p.m. | $5.00
See above for show details.
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"Sikes & Nancy" Performance; 2:30 p.m. | $15.00
Charles Dickens' most notorious reading from the classic "Oliver Twist"– the telling of the horrific murder of Nancy by Bill Sikes – performed by Gerald Dickens. Following will be an opportunity to meet Mr. Dickens and have him autograph books, prints or Byers’ Choice figure. Performance is approximately 60 minutes.
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Fezziwig Ball & "A Victorian Christmas" Magic Lantern Show; 5:00 p.m. | $55.00
A Christmas turkey dinner with all the fixings and entertainment for our guests!
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Sunday, Sept. 16th
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"Mr. Dickens is Coming" Performance; 10:30 a.m. | $15.00
Performed by Gerald Dickens — see above for details.
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"Punch and Judy" Show; 11:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | FREE
A one-of-a-kind specialty act filled with puppetry, magic and splendid amusements. During the day, Professor Horn will be able to tell you the history of Punch and Judy and share with you his collection of memorabilia.
"Unlacing the Victorian Woman" by Barbara Darlin; Noon | $8.00
This program is an entertaining living history lecture about the private life of a fashionable Victorian lady – with an onstage costume change down to her unmentionables. Not to worry, the program is rated PG and great fun for spouses.
Performance is approximately 60 minutes.
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"Sikes & Nancy" Performance; 1:30 p.m. | $15.00
Performed by Gerald Dickens — see above for details
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"Unlacing the Victorian Woman" by Barbara Darlin; 3:00 p.m. | $8.00
See above for details.
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 We will have other activities and entertainment planned throughout the weekend as well!
Dickens Celebrations In Our Area
Great Expectations
Thursday, September 13th; & 7:30 p.m.
County Theater in Doylestown
www.countytheater.org
Great Expectations
Wednesday, September 19th at 7:30pm
Ambler Theater in Ambler
www.amblertheater.org
Pearl S. Buck International
Wednesday, September 12th – Sunday, September 16th
Excerpts from Ms. Buck’s life and literature that demonstrate her connection and affinity to Mr. Dickens with a special display in the Welcome Center.
www.psbi.org
At Home on the Stage: Charles Dickens and Theatre
Now – January 4, 2013; Mon – Sat 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free Library of Philadelphia / Central Library
Charles Dickens, one of the greatest novelists who ever lived, also had a passion for the stage. This exhibition features rare playbills, letters, and memorabilia from Dickens's lifelong relationship with the world of theatre.
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Gerald Dickens | Sikes and Nancy
Tuesday, September 18th; 7:30 p.m.
Free Library of Philadelphia / Central Library
Cost: $15 General Admission, $7 Students
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