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Christmas Carol: Smoke and Mirrors archive

It is Christmas Eve, 1844. Whilst his staff struggle to make ends meet for Christmas, the miser Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him visions of his past, present and future. A fantastical story about redemption and recession, using Victorian special effects. Originally written by Charles Dickens in response to an amendment of the Poor Laws, this new version, by Shaun McCarthy (Beanfield, Circus Britannica), examines the modern parallels and the timelessness of charity.

Cast/Performers

Charlie Coldfield, Ben Crispin, Loren O'Dair, Joe Sellman-Leava

Creatives/Company

Author: Charles Dickens
Adapted by: Shaun McCarthy
Director(s): David Lockwood, Vida Harrison (movement)
Design: Bee Watson
Other(s): James Cleland (animation), Tom Welch (stage manager)

Christmas Carol: Smoke and Mirrors

Christmas Carol: Smoke and Mirrors (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0696686496. Details of all Christmas Carol: Smoke and Mirrors archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0951366597

Archive Listings

21 Dec 11
to
7 Jan 12

The Bike Shed Theatre
Exeter, Devon
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Sam: 28Dec11:
An odd adaptation and less Victorian than promised ... ok evening but not memorable

User Reviews

Sam (28Dec11): An odd adaptation and less Victorian than promised ... ok evening but not memorable

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