Northern Stage presents a new adaptation ofA Christmas CarolAdapted by Stephen Sharkey from the novella by Charles DickensDirected by Erica WhymanDesigned by Neil MurrayLighting Design by Charles BalfourMusical Composition by Olly FoxChoreograpy by Nick Whitehouse
This December, the most famous Christmas ghost story comes to Stage 1. Ebenezer Scrooge is the meanest man in England. Nothing is close to his heart except money. But Ebenezer is about to learn the true spirit of Christmas, in the most terrifying lesson of his life… Northern Stage brings to life Charles Dickens’ classic in a new adaptation by Stephen Sharkey for all the family. Directed by chief executive Erica Whyman, and designed by Neil Murray (who was responsible for the 2006 lavish production of The Little Prince), A Christmas Carol is a breathless, heart-stopping ride through the darkest night of Ebenezer’s life – and its brightest dawn, on Christmas Day.Meet the Chorus (click for more details)The press on A Christmas Carol:
“Champagne-fizz of a production...wonderfully bright and airy” THE JOURNAL
“An exceptional production” THE EVENING CHRONICLE
“Christmas just wouldn't have a ghost of a chance without Northern Stage.” NORTHERN ECHO
"It was gratifying to see a gaggle of youngsters imploring an ice-cream seller at the interval to tell them if Tiny Tim would survive." **** GUARDIAN
Tickets are £18, £16, £14 and £5. Concessions £2 off (except £5 tickets)Students & Under 25s £8Family tickets available (click for more details)
Sat 24 November - Sat 12 January 2008 (except Sun/Mon)Tue - Fri 10am & 2pmSat 2pmSat 22 December - Sat 5 January at 2pm & 7pmNo performances Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years DayBSL Interpreted PerformancesWed 12 December at 2pm & Sat 22 December at 7pmPlease check online booking system for exact list of dates and times as availability varies.Running time approx 2 hrs 20