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A Christmas Carol - A Musical Play
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
Highlights
120 minsVictorian (British and American)Room for ExtrasBare Stage/Simple SetPeriod CostumesBritishAdaptationHistoricalChristmasMysteryComedy
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the overall quality of the production. Many find it to be a solid adaptation of the classic tale.
High production qualityFaithful adaptationNot a standout performance
Synopsis
"Oh, but he was a squeezing, wrenching, scraping, grasping kind of a Scrooge; a clutching, covetous old sinner..."
Using only Charles Dickens' extraordinary words and a chameleon ensemble of eight actors, Neil Bartlett's 'A Christmas Carol' is a bold theatrical reimagining of a classic christmas story.
This stage version was adapted for the festive season of 2002-3, and played to full houses and critical acclaim at both the Lyric Hammersmith, London, and the Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow.
Press Reviews
"An excellent stage adaptation of Charles Dickens‘ classic A Christmas Carol... [it] captures all of Dickens‘ delightful language, and delights the eye as well as the spirit… A Christmas Carol is a great Christmas present for the whole family."
— Lewiston Sun-Journal
"Schario‘s adaptation of Dickens‘s classic story rejuvenates this familiar tale… vividly told and richly interpreted."
— Times Record
"This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic is more faithful to the original story line than the version I grew up with, deviating only to tug on your heartstrings with a few brief musical interludes."
— Longmont Leader
"Done with respect and ingenuity. Deserves to be seen."
— Cleveland Free Press
"A treat ... for the whole family to enjoy."
— Cleveland Sunday Press
Characters
| Character |
|---|
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS the reader |
FRED Scrooge's nephew |
Videos
First Look: A Christmas Carol on Broadway
Available Editions
Publication
PublisherOberon
Year1949
BindingPaperback
EditionSutton
Pages74
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573010705
ISBN-100573010706
eISBN-139781849436120
LCCPR6052
A Christmas Carol is a British adaptation play written by Charles Dickens and published by Oberon in London (1949).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781849436120).
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Sutton
Samuel French · 1949
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Fee:Minimum Fee: $110 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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