"A Christmas Carol" - Canal Park Playhouse Date: 12/01/11 through 12/24/11 Hours: Thursday-Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 12pm and 2pm Ages: YE,TW,TE,AD Price: $18 Address: 508 Canal Street - 866-811-4111 Tribeca, NY 10001 www.canalparkplayhouse.com Description: Meet the ghost of Charles Dickens. He's not what you expect. In fact, he's a bit of a clown. Mr. Dickens is spending the festive season at Canal Park Playhouse, bringing the magical story of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from dour skinflint to a compassionate embodiment of the holiday spirit to life in the intimate landmark theater. Based on the Dickens' own material from his historic reading tours throughout the U.S., this heart-warming classic tale is given new life with Victorian pratfalls and classic physical comedy, imbued with a little bit of holiday magic. Recommended for ages 7 and older. A pre fixe, pre- or post-show brunch at the theater's Waffle Iron Cafe is available on Saturdays for an additional $6.95 in advance or $8.95 at the door.