one-man yuletide tour de force
The Fourth Walsh
Read Full Reviewwonderfully off-the-cuff and intimate
Chicago Stage and Screen
Read Full Reviewa remarkably artful riff
Buzz Center Stage
Read Full Reviewcharming and sly
Chicago Reader
Read Full Reviewcharming and funny
Third Coast Review
Read Full ReviewWhen the classic British sci-fi TV series 'Doctor Who' was rebooted for the new century in 2005, the very first journey into the past for its time-traveling alien protagonist and his human companion was to 1869 Cardiff to see Charles Dickens give a public reading of 'A Christmas Carol.'
Chicago Tribune
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The 2024 production of Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs A Christmas Carol Again, created and performed by Blake Montgomery, received overwhelmingly positive reviews from Chicago theater critics during its run at The Den Theatre from December 5-22, 2024. Critics praised Montgomery's one-man performance as a "yuletide tour de force" that was both "charming and sly," noting the production's perfect balance of dramatic storytelling and playful humor. The show was described as a "remarkably artful riff" on the classic tale, with reviewers highlighting Montgomery's intimate, off-the-cuff performance style that made the familiar story feel fresh and engaging. The production, presented by CLOWNSHOW, successfully captured the essence of Dickens's timeless Christmas story while adding Montgomery's unique theatrical perspective.