The Island's only official Dickens 2012 event! This is a stage adaptation of Dickens' classic novel, narrated by the man himself...

All the characters from the book are brought to life by just four performers wearing authentic period costume.

This production, brought to you by new Island company Original Theatre, is the perfect prelude to Christmas and a fitting tribute to Charles Dickens - a regular Island visitor.

Hard Times is on for two nights only - December 5 and 6.

Tickets cost £10 and you can book online from Shanklin Theatre.