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The full cast of A Christmas Carol gather on stage in the finalé

A Christmas Carol

One magical night. Three terrifying ghosts.

Colourful sets and costumes by Olivier Award winning Lez Brotherston (Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet, Matthew Bourne's Sleeping BeautySwan LakeEdward Scissorhands) conjure up a traditional Victorian Christmas, while Carl Davis' festive score blends classical music with traditional Christmas Carols, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

 

Please note that this production contains brief periods of strobe lighting.

Running time 2 hours 11 minutes

‘Perfect Christmas family entertainment’
Daily Express
‘A terrific family piece’
The Observer
‘Enjoyable humbug with all the festive trimmings’
The Times
‘A sure-fire seasonal hit’
The Telegraph
The full cast of A Christmas Carol gather on stage in the finalé
Cratchit desperately tries to find more coal in the scuttle while Scrooge does his accounts
The Ghost of Christmas Past pays Scrooge a visit
Three sisters dance through the market
Scrooge is haunted by restless spirits

Creative Team

Choreography
Direction
Production Design
  • Lez Brotherston
Music
  • Carl Davis
Tour Lighting
  • Johnny Westall-Eyre

Photos taken by Bill Cooper.

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