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Young Devon Actor Shines in "A Christmas Carol"

Ollie Shevlin of Devon, PA plays Tiny Tim in the Walnut's 19th annual production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

Hark! The holiday season has arrived! As the winter temperatures begin to drop and snow begins to fall on the streets of Philadelphia, the Walnut Street Theatre prepares to deliver holiday cheer to theatergoers in the 19th Annual production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him past, present—and possible future. You and your kids are in for a treat with a special hour-long musical adaptation for kids that uses traditional songs to highlight Dickens' magical story. Deck the halls as our holiday spirits travel beyond the footlights, right into your very own heart.

Oliver Shevlin, a 2nd grader at Devon Elementary School, plays the iconic role of "Tiny Tim" in this heartwarming holiday tale. A Christmas Carol marks Ollie's acting and Walnut debut.

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See Oliver and company warm your heart with the holiday spirit at Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from December 1 - December 23 at the Walnut Street Theatre.

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