

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 - JANUARY 2, 2022
Mr. Dickens’ Hat
Written and Composed by Michael Hollinger
Directed by David Catlin
music direction by Chuck Larkin
In a cozy Victorian shop sits the hat of Charles Dickens, who once used it to carry water to the victims of a train wreck (that’s true!). When a pair of bumbling thieves plots to steal it (that’s imaginary!), young Kit sets out to foil their plan, save the hat, and free her father from debtors’ prison. This warm winter’s tale is filled with original music, lovable characters, and loads of good cheer!
Run Time:
approximately 90 minutes
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PRODUCTION
Michael Hollinger
PLAYWRIGHT/COMPOSER
David Catlin
DIRECTOR
Chuck Larkin
MUSIC DIRECTOR
William Boles
SET DESIGN
Sully Ratke
COSTUME DESIGN
Jason Lynch
LIGHT DESIGN
Andre Pluess
SOUND DESIGN
Katie Klemme
STAGE MANAGER
It’s a wonderfully inventive piece of theatre, creatively directed here by Lookingglass Theatre Company’s David Catlin, and destined to become another holiday classic.
Chicago Theatre Review
Although I wouldn’t presume to speak for Charles Dickens, I am very tempted to say that he would be wholly enchanted by “Mr. Dickens’ Hat,” Michael Hollinger’s tragi-comic “play with music” that is now receiving a superb world premiere by Northlight Theatre.
Chicago Sun-Times
It’s a wonderfully inventive piece of theatre, creatively directed here by Lookingglass Theatre Company’s David Catlin, and destined to become another holiday classic.
Chicago Theatre Review
Although I wouldn’t presume to speak for Charles Dickens, I am very tempted to say that he would be wholly enchanted by “Mr. Dickens’ Hat,” Michael Hollinger’s tragi-comic “play with music” that is now receiving a superb world premiere by Northlight Theatre.
Chicago Sun-Times
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