A Christmas Carol

The Evening
In 1843 Charles Dickens wrote a story that would change the face of Christmas.
The book was written in early Victorian Era Britain, a period when there was
strong nostalgia for old pre-Puritanical Christmas traditions. With new customs
being introduced, such as the Christmas Tree by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria,
to the sending of the first Christmas Card, Dickens was inspired to write a tale that
would reinvigorate Christmas traditions. His tale showed his audience not only
his sympathy for the poor, but his own humiliating experiences he went through
as a child. A Christmas Carol was indeed a great success! Mr. Dickens toured
throughout Great Britain and America performing his tale of Ebenezer Scrooge to
large enthusiastic audiences. Tonight Mr. Dickens invite you to take a journey to
Olde England for this timeless treasured tales.
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— Stave I: Marley's Ghost —
Opening of the Book
Bah Humbug
Jacob Marley
— Stave II: The Ghost of Christmas Past —
Fezziwig Polka
What I Could Have Known
— 10 Minute Intermission —
— Stave III: The Ghost of Christmas Present —
Christmas Waltz
Lonely Life
— Stave IV: The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come —
Heaven Help Me
I'm A New Man Now
Opening of the Book: Finale
A Christmas Carol:
A NEW Musical Tale
on Compact Disc ONLY $10
A Night of Storytelling and Music
Tell Your Friends! Reserve! Shows Are Selling Out!
Saturday, December 12 & 19 • 4pm & 7pm
Sunday Matinee December 13 • 1pm
SPECIAL ENCORE December 26 • 5pm
Get Your Tickets at 207.361.2272
Plan Your Holidays With Clay Hill Farm Restaurant
Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Years Eve!
• Starters •
Our Award-Winning Lobster Bisque 10
New England Clam Chowder* with house smoked bacon 8
• Additional Sides 5 •
citrus tarragon jasmine rice • mashed potatoes
sauteed spinach • roasted garlic mashed potatoes
seasonal vegetables
Seasonal Soup* 7
Classic Shrimp Cocktail* 13
four jumbo shrimp, classic cocktail sauce and lemon
Signature House Spinach Salad* 8
baby spinach leaves, pistachios, dried cranberries and
our famous maple vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad* 8
roasted beets, baby arugula, chevre, sunflower seeds, balsamic vinaigrette
• Entrees •
Seafood Stuffed Haddock
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* 28
lobster, crab, and local seafood stuffing, lobster sherry cream sauce, citrus
tarragon jasmine rice, seasonal vegetable
Prime Rib Au Jus
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* Traditional Cut 34 Small Cut 29
slow cooked angus ribeye, natural au jus, mashed potatoes,
seasonal vegetable and horseradish cream
Roasted White Pekin Duck Breast
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* 28 add Confit Leg 7
pomegranate ginger sauce, sweet potato mash, sauteed spinach
Maine Lobster & Scallops ∆
38
spinach fetticcine, oyster mushrooms, leeks, fennel,
herb truffle beurre blanc
Pumpkin Risotto * 21
pumpkin, black trumpet mushrooms, sage, saffron, mascarpone,
chives, and parmesan reggiano
* gluten free option
∆ Consumer Advisory: “This food is or may be served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or
underooked foods. Consumption of this food may increase the risk of food borne illness. Please
check with your physician if you have any questions about consuming raw or undercooked foods.
KIRK SIMPSON (Charles Dickens, Set Design & Creation) is thrilled to
be back to perform A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A NEW MUSICAL TALE.
With Nancy Day taking a hiatus till next year, Kirk again takes on the
mantle of One-Man Show Extraordinaire creating an incredible bevy of
characters along with Mr. Dickens' timeless tale making for an amazing
night of storytelling, music, and heartfelt emotion. A special thanks to
Nancy for her amazing gifts she has brought to this show. Currently attending Maine
College of Art for Graphic Design, Kirk is excited about what's next and wishes all A
Joyful and Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and a Bright New Year!
NANCY DAY (Music & Lyrics) has written many songs for musicals, film, weddings
and special occasions throughout her career. Upon arriving at Clay Hill, Nancy
met Kirk Simpson, and it was a fit from the start! Having heard Kirk in VIII, the
collaboration began. Nancy was so inspired and so pleased with the music, that
she produced a CD of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A NEW MUSICAL TALE, available
TONIGHT! Nancy is a prolific songwriter who has toured with her own music as an
original artist throughout the US and Canada. Nancy gives voice and piano lessons
for all ages throughout the North Shore and also plays for private parties and special
occasions. Visit NancyDayMusic.com for other CDs that are available!