by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Piers Beckley
Directed by Ray Shell
Choreography by Donna King
Produced by George Sallis
IF YOU MISSED A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE FIRST TIME AROUND DON’T DARE MISS IT THIS TIME!
Using the classic words of Charles Dickens and underscored with traditional and new, original carols, 22 actors tell an unforgettable story in a way that you’ve never seen before; experience this new CHRISTMAS CAROL and be redeemed…forever.
Reviews from the 2008 Production:
“It is moving, harrowing and yet very funny and gives the Christmas message in a clearer fashion than anything else around.”
What’s On Stage
Cast List:
Scooge – Peter Gerald
Young Scrooge/Topper – James Scott
Bob Cratchit/Fezziwig/Clergyman – Ross Ericson
Mrs Cratchit/Charwoman – Nicola Hollinshead
Fred/Edward – Dimitri Shaw
Marley/Marley’s Ghost – Max Warrick
Belle – Maud Arrault
Ghost of Christmas Past/Undertaker’s Woman – Michelle Yim
Ghost of Christmas Present (and Resident Director) – Becky Pennick
Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come (and Dance Captain) – Rachel Jacoby
Squab/Second Banker – Stephanie Hampton
Jane – Lynne Rodgers
Lilliie – Bracken Bollaan
Tiny Tim – Francine Gardner
Peter Cratchit (and Musical Director) – Joe Sterling
Young Cratchit Girl 1 – Katie Nightingale
Young Cratchit Girl 2/Fan – Lucy Hayward
Belle’s Sister/Caroline/1st Banker – Juliet Lundholm
Caroline’s Husband – Caleb Frederick
Fezziwig’s wife/Second Person – Amy Hamlen
Third Banker – Tori Mangan
Performances:
7th December – 15th January
Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm
Matinees – Saturday, Sunday at 3pm *
Extra Matinees:
23rd, 24th, 27th and 31st December at 3pm
NO EVENING PERFORMANCE Friday 24th & Friday 31st (3pm matinee)
NO SHOWS: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years day
“Now here’s a neat idea for injecting a little fraîcheur into a stale seasonal staple.” Time Out – Read Review
“Ray Shell’s innovative version of A Christmas Carol immediately sets itself apart from the rest…this is a festive favourite worth rediscovering.”
The Stage – Read Review
“Among the several Christmas Carols to choose from this Christmas this must be the most adventurous and surprising…Go in the spirit of the season and give it a chance – if you can get a seat” – British Theatre Guide – Read Review