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A Christmas Carol (2007)

Click to see a larger picture of A Christmas Carol Directed By
Stephen Whittock


Production Type
Nomads Production

Production Location
Main Theatre


Genre: Musical / Family Turnout: 75%

User Rating: (5/5 with 1 votes)


Production Dates & Prices:
(Please note Booking Information)

 Date
Time
Price
 
 Thursday 18th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Friday 19th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Saturday 20th January 2007
2:30pm
£TBC
 Saturday 20th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Sunday 21st January 2007
2:30pm
£TBC
 Tuesday 23rd January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Wednesday 24th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Thursday 25th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Friday 26th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Saturday 27th January 2007
2:30pm
£TBC
 Saturday 27th January 2007
7:30pm
£TBC
 Sunday 28th January 2007
2:30pm
£TBC


Cast: (in programme order)
Arnold Pindar ... Scrooge

Crew: (in programme order)
Stephen Whittock ... Director



Official Review:
A Christmas Carol
Reviewer: Tony Flook
IT'S NOT always easy to do full justice to Charles Dickens' works, on the stage. Some of his books are on such an epic scale and involve so many characters that it's difficult to encapsulate the story within an acceptable time-span. A Christmas Carol, though, is manageable; this version, adapted and with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Michel LeGrand captures much of the essence of the author's unashamedly moralistic tale. Even so, the story is somewhat truncated and its inhabitants are drawn starkly in black and white, with little room for shades of grey. The relationship between granite-hearted Scrooge and his long-suffering, deferential clerk, Bob Cratchit, was well established in the opening scenes in this production, directed by Stephen Whittock. Arnold Pindar brought understanding to the miserly Scrooge as he dismissed his affable nephew Fred (Emile Maurice-Toussaint) as a wastrel, then sent charitably-minded callers away with words that would come back to haunt him. His performance was notable for his progressive transition from skinflint to philanthropist, which he conveyed in his expression as well as his voice. He also had the best singing voice in the cast, initially with his trademark Bah! Humbug!, through to when he pleaded Let There be Time and for One More Chance. Marley's Ghost, portrayed by a chain-draped, eerily made-up Paul Asher, foretold Scrooge's downfall with portentous warnings, enhanced by subtle but discernible echoes. In contrast to Scrooge, Peter Hart showed warmth as the genial Mr Fezziwig, who encouraged his wife (Rosa Atkinson) and party guests to join him in the My Two Feet Polka. The same actor was also convincing as a commanding Ghost of Christmas Present, who gives Scrooge the choice between a happy or a bleak future. Phil Hunt and Helen Longes as Bob Cratchit and his wife, together with the six youngsters playing their children, gave a glimpse into their pathetic, impoverished, lives as One Family. Some members of the ensemble seemed uncertain of their moves, giving a slightly under-rehearsed look to the chorus numbers. It was unfortunate that musical director Darren Jameson and his small band remained unseen and didn't even take a bow at the end, as they made a major contribution to the production. The Nomad Theatre's revolving stage proved its value by moving the action seamlessly from one location to another and another. Stage manager Lisa Arnold and her ever-busy crew set each scene quickly, rarely seen and never heard in the auditorium.


Related News:
Jun 2006 AUDTIONS: Christmas Carol


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A Christmas Carol Paperback


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