Dickens Theatre Company's 'Revision On Tour' adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, with Charles Dickens and his tour manager George Dolby playing more than 30 characters.
Dickens Theatre Company bring their adaptation of A Christmas Carol to The Arts Centre on 7 and 8 December, two days of the story we all know, though not quite as you'll remember it. The production is part of their 'Revision On Tour' brand, which stages adaptations of classic English GCSE texts for students and literature lovers, so it's as much for the classroom as it is for a night out.
What sets this version apart is the framing. It's played as a play-within-a-play: the rest of the acting company is stranded on a train, which leaves Charles Dickens himself and his tour manager, George Dolby, to carry the show between them. They step into the footlights and take on the whole cast, playing not just Ebenezer Scrooge but more than 30 other characters across the two of them. It's been touring the UK for eleven years now, and reviewers have described it as authentic to the original story, smooth, seamless, eerie, haunting and heart-warming.
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It's recommended for ages 8 and over, and if you catch a matinee, there's an optional 20-minute post-show Q&A with the cast, so you can pick their brains about how they manage all those character changes. Tickets are £16.00, and there are school group rates available if you're bringing a class — for those, you'll need to telephone the venue Box Office on 01793 535534. The Arts Centre is on Devizes Road, Swindon SN1 4BJ.
