Details

Dickens's original story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet to come. From Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, writer of the Olivier Award-winning Emilia, comes a brand-new retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless classic. It's a cold Christmas Eve on the snowy streets of Victorian London, and preparations for another meagre Christmas are well underway - but not for Ebenezer Scrooge. The cruellest, wealthiest woman in town; Scrooge hates charity, she hates carol singers, and most of all... she hates Christmas. Join the children of the town and Charles Dickens, as they take Scrooge on a time-bending, enchanting journey of self-discovery to confront her past, present and future. Can Scrooge open her heart to undo years of misdeeds before it's too late? With all new songs by Eamonn O'Dwyer (Beauty and the Beast) and directed by Rosie Jones (Hansel & Gretel), step into this heart-warming tale of generosity and forgiveness, and experience the spirit of Christmas with the whole family. This Rose Original Production features a wealth of local talent from the Rose Youth Theatre performing alongside a professional cast.

Cast/Performers

Penny Layden (Ebenezer Scrooge), Killian Macardle (Bob Cratchit / Marley / Fezziwig), Natasha Magigi (Mrs Cratchit / Pawnbroker), Elexi Walker (Dickens), Lizzie Winkler (Elizabeth / Ghost of Christmas Present), Viola Johnson, Lily Rowell (Maud), Jemima Leason, Luke Groarke (Jojo), Alex Forster, Amelie Abbott (Robin), Jacob Towey, Tom Hardman (Fred), Isobel Whurr, Chloe Nichols (Ghost of Christmas Past), Scarlett Coburn, Ellie Searle (Young Ebbie), Benjamin Haxton, Elliot Shepherd (Young Edmund), Cathra Plant, Isla Griffiths (Young Fan), Holly Schofield, Penny Bennet (Apprentice Scrooge / Ricky), Darcey Abel, Jasmine Procter-Tarabanov (Allie / Martha Cratchit), Amelia Forster, Silvia Shea (Eddie / Ernie Cratchit), Isabella Quijano, Alice Young (Spike / Vic Cratchit), Jack Fernie, Skylar Muwonge (Caroline), Sally Page, Summer Toibayeva (Micky), Audrey Johnston, Sam Step (Alex / Stevie), Louie McKillop, Max Middleton (Billy), Florence Datta, Tait Walsingham (Jack), Ted Cullen, Nico Ozag (Frankie / August), Jasmine Duman, Atticus Wright (Kit), Ren Walsingham (Bobby)

Creatives/Company

Author: Charles Dickens
Adapted by: Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
Producer: Rose Theatre
Music: Eamonn O'Dwyer
Lyrics(s): eamonn O'Dwyer, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
Director: Rosie Jones
Design: Frankie Bradshaw
Costume: Frankie Bradshaw