Presented by TowneBank and City of Norfolk, Arts Alliance, VCA and NEA

a sherlock carol
By Mark Shanahan
Directed by steve pacek

 December 4-27, 2026

A mystery wrapped in a Christmas classic. When a grown-up Tiny Tim seeks help investigating the suspicious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, the case lands on the doorstep of the world’s most famous detective.

Blending the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens, this clever holiday adventure sends Sherlock Holmes on a ghostly investigation filled with intrigue, humor, and festive surprises. The result is a theatrical treat that’s equal parts mystery, comedy, and Christmas spirit.

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  • Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission

    Audience Recommendation: 8 & up

    Content Advisory: Effects: Theatrical haze is used intermittently throughout the show. Alcohol/Drug Use: Brief depictions of characters socially drinking alcohol and mentions of one minor character’s heavy whisky drinking. Content: Ghosts! Some ghosts may be scary for very young students. 

  • December 4-6 | Preview Performances
    December 6 at 2:00 PM | Opening Performance and Post-Show Talkback
    December 10 at 10:30 AM | Student Matinee
    December 11 at 10:30 AM | Student Matinee
    December 12 at 7:30 PM | ASL Interpreted Performance and Theatre for Everyone Performance
    December 19 at 2:00 PM | Open Caption and Audio-Described Performance

    *Seating for Audio Description & Open Captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left. Please use promo code “AccessVA” on checkout for proper booking.

    *Seating for ASL is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use promo code “ASL” on checkout for proper booking.

  • Directed by STEVE PACEK
    Playwright MARK SHANAHAN
    Scenic Designer JO WINIARSKI § 
    Costume Designer JENI SCHAEFER
    Lighting & Projections Designer MARANDA DEBUSK
    Sound Designer STEVEN ALLEGRETTO
    Assistant Designer RYAN BIBLE
    Music Director/Arranger REFIYE TAPPAN
    Stage Manager KIM FULLER *
    Assistant Stage Manager ROOK HADDOCK *

    † Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Inc., an independent labor union.
    §  Member of United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE
    * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States