A Holiday Classic Gets Hammered: Drunk Shakespeare Presents Drunk® Christmas Carol

The Drunk Shakespeare Society today announces tickets are now on sale for its inaugural performances of Drunk® Christmas Carol. Running November 19 through December 28th at The Emerald Theatre, this limited six-week engagement invites audiences into a hidden library for a hilariously inebriated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol.

The Society brings its raucous holiday spin south for its first-ever Houston production. Each performance features one actor taking five shots of alcohol before attempting an epic retelling of the greatest holiday story of all time, while the remaining cast valiantly attempts to keep the show on track.

“We are so excited to bring Drunk® Christmas Carol to Houston for the first time this season! It's a hysterical twist on the holiday classic that may just become your new Christmas tradition, ” said David Hudson, Co-creator and Producer, Drunk Shakespeare. “There’s no better city to debut Drunk Christmas Carol than Houston.”

Drunk Christmas Carol offers a hilarious evening of booze-infused laughs and unpredictability and promises a blend of wit and wildness. As the story goes, Ebenezer Scrooge, the holiday season’s hottest silver fox, is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Will he change his ways, or get totally scrooged? This isn’t your typical theater experience; the one drunk actor will lead the rest of the cast on a boozy, pop culture-infused retelling of the famous story. While the sober cast attempts to remain on script, the show varies based on the actor’s level of intoxication.

Located in a hidden library, the Drunk Christmas Carol audience experience is enhanced by the opportunity to join in or watch the antics of the timeless holiday tale. Guests can purchase craft cocktails and snacks during the show. For those looking to guarantee their participation, they can purchase “The Royal Throne” for $500 and enjoy an elevated experience that includes a regal throne, royal crowns, a bottle of Moet & Chandon, fine caviar and handmade chocolates, two signature cocktails with premium liquor, as well as decision-making powers during the play.

“Our talented group of actors are no strangers to this unconventional concept and are eager to bring a fresh take on the classic Christmas Carol to both new and returning audiences,” said Hudson. “Whether you’re looking for a unique date night or an immersive experience with friends, we invite you to join us for a memorable night like no other.”

Drunk Christmas Carol is written and directed by Lori Wolter Hudson, co-created by Lori Wolter Hudson, David Hudson, and Scott Griffin, and produced by Brass Jar Productions. Sound design by Patrick Calhoun, and lighting design by Dawson Buckholz. The Emerald Theater is managed by Zac Kelty, with Stage Manager Courtney Webb. The Drunk Shakespeare Society includes Brennan Ashley, Austin Brady, Seth Cunningham, Dillon Dewitt, Joey Herrera, Pantelis Karastamatis, Zoe Parkinson, Tatiana Robledo, Gabriel Velazquez, and Anastasia Zavitzanos.

This adults-only (21+) production features strong language, sexual humor, audience interaction, and potential elements of nudity. Tickets start at $49 and are available at DrunkChristmas.com.