Heartwarming stage adaptation of the classic Christmas movie, with the Stoke Rep Players staging Mary Elliott Nelson's version of the story.
Stoke Rep Players are bringing It's A Wonderful Life to Stoke Rep Theatre from 1 to 5 December, a stage adaptation of the classic Christmas movie. It's the Mary Elliott Nelson version, so it's the story you'll recognise, just moved from the screen to the stage.
The play is set in the fictional town of Bedford Falls and follows George Bailey, a decent family man who's spent his life putting everyone else before himself. On one Christmas Eve, he reaches a crossroads, and with the help of an unexpected angel, he discovers just how deeply one person can change the world around them. It's a story about hope, family and second chances, and it's one that works for audiences of all ages, so it's an easy one to bring the whole family along to.
Beyond the plot, the show is built around the strength of community and the quiet, extraordinary impact of ordinary lives. It's a heartwarming take on the original, and since it's a stage production, you'll see the story play out live in front of you rather than on a screen. The run is short—five days in early December—so if you're planning to go, you'll want to pick your night soon.
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Stoke Rep Theatre is on Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2TR, and the show runs from 1 to 5 December.
