Barbie in ‘A Christmas Carol’

A glamorous, self-centered diva who owns the Gads Hill Theatre in Victorian London and harbors a deep hatred for Christmas. She routinely reprimands her staff and forces them to work on Christmas, revealing her lack of empathy. Her arc centers on a wake-up call from the three spirits and a hard-won transformation into a kinder, more generous employer.

Eden's childhood best friend who is compassionate and generous, visiting an impoverished orphanage and supporting Tammy. She later becomes a fashion designer, rebuilding her life after Eden's cruelty. In the future, she remains financially stable but becomes disillusioned with Christmas, reflecting the consequences of the characters' choices.

The ghostly aunt who binds Eden with chains for her misdeeds and warns her to change. Marie's chains symbolize the consequences of a life lived without compassion and Christmas spirit.

Eden's snooty cat, a symbol of vanity within the theatre and a recurring reminder of Eden's pretensions. The cat serves as a lighthearted but telling counterpoint to Eden's obsession with status.

The first spirit who carries Eden back to her childhood, revealing the strict, ego-boosting training and the early Christmas deprivation that shaped her. Past memories set the stage for Eden's change.

The second spirit shows Eden the current feelings of the theatre workers and the charitable acts of Catherine toward Tammy. This live, in-the-moment perspective highlights the consequences of Eden's actions.

The final spirit reveals Eden's possible future where she loses fame and fortune due to her cruelty, and Catherine becomes successful yet hardened by the cost of Eden's absence. The vision underscores the stakes of Eden's choices.

A stage magician and friend to the theatre staff; loyal and supportive, offering a path to mobility (via the carriage transformed into a sleigh) during the Christmas journey.

Twin ballerinas who share a role in the production; cheerful, performing-arts friends who help illustrate the camaraderie and pressure of Eden's theatre world.

A clown and part of the theatre crew; adds comic relief and embodies the fun-loving side of the troupe, while also symbolizing the disposable nature of workers in Eden's empire.

An impoverished orphan at the local orphanage, a central figure in the Christmas miracle who represents the vulnerable children Christmas is supposed to protect.

A character from the orphanage or circle; a child figure who, along with Tammy, embodies the plight of the less fortunate during the era.

The theatre's costume designer, a secondary worker character who supports the production and contributes to the set's look and feel.