Samlesbury Hall Preston reviews by real event-goers

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

Sometimes the background soundtrack over shadowed the actors. The venue, lighting and fires made it very atmospheric and added to the production.

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

So cold that even the poor performers were rubbing their hands together on stage trying to keep warm. No candles. Several of us left at the interval.

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

Great little performance of a classic. Cast were brilliant, very talented.

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

Samlesbury Hall management is a disgrace to this beautiful building. I've been to many events here over the years and they always have some lame excuse as to why there is no heating on. You have to dress for the Arctic. Also, at night the path to the entrance is pitch dark. The back is all lit up, but there are no lights or signs to the front entrance. Very dangerous.

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

The performers were each fantastic and I would certainly recommend them but the venue was absolutely freezing. There was no heating on and everyone sat in their coats and scarves. It was so cold we simply couldn't stay until the end and left half-way through which was a shame. There were also no hot drinks available which, given the nature of the event and the cold weather was also disappointing.

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

Incredibly moving singing, beautiful atmosphere. Felt very festive, however my only criticism is that the chairs were uncomfortable and the venue was very cold. I think they should have charged a little more and included mulled wine and mince pies to add to the festive atmosphere. I also think the title was misleading as the first half was purely opera and not even particularly festive opera. We loved it but a few people were disgruntled. A very enjoyable evening though.

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

A very cold room, small and barely comfortable chairs, drinks prices were far too expensive , the staff put the heating on at the interval so it had warmed up a little by the time we left at 8pm. Poorly lit area from the car park to the entrance. No staff outside to direct us to the entrance!
The singing and ambience were excellent.

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

Great performance!!!! Enjoyed every minute of it

Review of Carols by Candlelight, with Outreach Opera

Absolutely poor, the venue was absolutely freezing with no prior direction or indication that it wouldn’t be heated. The advert showed a beautiful candle lit room with a decorated Christmas tree surmising that it would be a candle lit Christmas atmosphere and very inviting. With an opportunity to purchase mulled wine and a mince pie. It was completely the opposite everyone sat in their outer wear absolutely perished it was that cold it was unbearable and sadly distracted from the performance. The mulled wine wasn’t available as the heat container had broken. By the first interval most people up and left. What a poor event indeed. Utter waste of money.

Review of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Amazing setting, great cast a wonderful experience

Review of Charles Dickens\' a Christmas Carol

What an amazing show & boy what a venue. Really original event and beautifully acted by the cast. Won’t disappoint. This is a proper theatrical performance suitable for all the family (as opposed to a gimmicky event).

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

Excellent atmospheric production

Review of Charles Dickens\' a Christmas Carol

Really enjoyed the performance and the actors were great. My one gripe is that it was very very cold in the hall which made it quite uncomfortable. Would go again next year but probably wrap up more.

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

Excellent well worth a visit. Terrific cast.
Highly recommended.

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

Show was fab and the scenes and settings really transported you back to the time period. Great night well worth the trip

Review of Charles Dickens\' a Christmas Carol

Very entertaining great adaptation of a classic. Fantastic use of the building. Great actors .

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

Just completely wonderful !!!!!

Review of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Had a fantastic evening, was so professional and the setting was amazing! Would love more events like this. Well done all!!

Review of Charles Dickens\' a Christmas Carol

Was well put together but ,felt you was hurried through the story ,
The costumes for the cast could have been better but, tight budget I guess,
Maybe fewer time slots and slower pace would improve the experience but, I enjoyed the play and venue

Review of Charles Dickens\' A Christmas Carol

This show was really good and atmospheric. The actors were really talented and the venue added to the haunted ideal of a true ghost story. I was really sceptical that it wouldn't cover everything it should do as it was only 40 minutes but it was brilliantly done. Strongly recommend!