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    • Galveston Historical Foundation

    Entertainers & Guests : Dickens on The Strand

    ENTERTAINERS AND GUESTS

    SPECIAL GUESTS

    HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA AND HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT | It wouldn’t be a true event without royalty! Each year at Dickens on The Strand, Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, along with their court, make frequent appearances throughout the event. Be on the lookout during parades, special events, and on the streets of the event itself for your moment with the crown..

    JOHN & CHRISTINA NEITZ | John Neitz has performed as the Dickens on the Strand town crier since 2010 and was appointed the Official Town Crier of the City of Minneapolis in 2004. He is escorted by his wife Christina, an accomplished historical costuming specialist. Between them, John and Christina have more than five decades of experience in historical reenactment and historically themed entertainment.
    John and Christina Neitz
    FATHER CHRISTMAS | Father Christmas although known by many names throughout the world has been sharing his extraordinary kindness and generosity to those in need since the 4th century. His many monikers include Père Nöel (France), St. Nicholas (Europe), Babbo Natale (Italy), Sinnterklaas (Holland), Ded Moroz or ‘Grandfather Frost’ (Russia), and Kris Kringle or Santa Claus (USA).
    Father Christmas
    CHARLES DICKENS | Portrayed by actor T. Stacy Hicks, Charles Dickens returns to his namesake festival for special appearances, performances, and more. Debuting in 2022, Stacy brought his unique performing talents to his portrayal of Dickens. This year’s return will include hosting the kick-off Fezziwig’s Friday, photo opportunities in our VIP area, meet and greets, and more.

    2024 DICKENS DESCENDANTS

    POLLY OLIVIA BOYD | Polly is the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, descended through his son Sir Henry Fielding Dickens. Polly has had a long career in book publishing in London and is now a freelance editor based in the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, in the Cotswolds. Last Christmas she participated in an event at the Charles Dickens Museum in London, performing festive readings of Dickens’ Christmas works.
    OLLIE DICKENS | Oliver ‘Ollie’ Dickens is a great-great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens who lives in North London. He is a British actor who recently graduated from LAMDA, one of the finest drama training academies in the world, having previously graduated from the University of York with a BA(Hons) in Writing, Directing and Performance.
    HARRY WHINNEY | Harry is an artist and a filmmaker. As a descendant of Charley Dickens, the eldest child of Charles and Catherine, Harry not only makes his festival debut in 2023 but also represents a new line of family that hasn’t visited Dickens on The Strand. Harry will be our host for the first Jubilation Ringers Handbell Concert and will join the rest of the family throughout the week for appearances.

    2024 STAGE, STREET, AND PARADE PERFORMERS

    19th Century Hands-On Cricket – Special Event
    3D Art w/ Jan Riggins – Artist
    Academie Musique of Central Texas – Choir
    Atascocita Choir – Choir
    Austin Girls’ Choir – Choir
    Bay Area Christian School – Choir
    Bay Area Tubadours – Musician
    Bay Area Youth Singers – Choir
    Beaudry Violin and Viola Studio – Musician
    Belton High School Choir – Choir
    The Bilge Pumps – Musician
    Blue Moon Duo – Musician
    Cai Circus – Variety
    Christ Church Sugarland Ringers – Choir
    Cirque La Vie – Juggler/Variety
    Daniel Rowan – Musician
    Darryl Cleveland – Juggler/Variety
    Dedgar Allan Poe – Play/Performance
    Dickens on The Strand Beggars – Juggler/Variety
    DPAC Texas – Choir
    Ellen Eckkart Dance – Performance
    Emlyn Drake – Musician
    Galveston Ballet – Play/Performance
    Ginger Whimsy – Juggler/Variety
    Galveston Men’s Chorus – Musician
    Grimaldi – The World’s Greatest Victorian Clown – Juggler/Variety
    Holy Family Catholic School – Juggler/Variety
    Horsemen of Texas – Parade
    Houston Highlanders – Musician
    InToneNation Show Choir – Choir
    Kantorei – Choir
    Katy Vocal Express – Choir
    KPHS Madrigals – Choir
    Lake Belton High School Choir – Choir
    Lee Family High-Wheeled Bicycles – Parade
    Montgomery HS A Cappella – Choir
    Musicale – McNeil High School – Choir
    Music In Medicine – Musician
    O’Connell Preparatory – Play/Performance
    Saint Thomas Episcopal – Musician
    Silverlynx – Choir
    Singlestick – Play/Performance
    Sky Kings Falconry – Special Event
    Susan Just – Musician
    Syncope – Choir
    The Traveling Pianist – Musician
    TriTone Trio – Musician
    Victorian Fencing Society – Play/Performance
    XP Houston Scavenger Hunt – Play/Performance

    Applications are open for the 2024 Dickens on The Strand! Please submit your information for placement on our standby list for this year’s event.

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      PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are non-refundable. The festival is open, rain or shine. GHF is not responsible for independent transactions between visitors and vendors. We are committed to making Dickens on The Strand special needs accessible. If we can assist with arrangements, please contact us at 409-765-7834 before your visit.

      Pets and ice chests are not allowed. Scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, Segways, and other recreational “wheels” are forbidden. Guests bringing costume weapons and props must have them secured and be asked to undergo additional screening.








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