Theatre News

Jacob Marley’s Carol at Coliseum for One Night

Brother Wolf’s – A Christmas Carol – As told by Jacob Marley (deceased), takes to the stage for its third consecutive year. Written and performed by award-winning actor/writer/producer, James Hyland, the production portrays Dickens’ classic tale from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, Jacob Marley.

Hyland began his career by winning the Guardian International Student Drama Award at the Edinburgh Festival, and went on to perform with theatre groups such as the Royal Shakespeare Company.Under the mantle of his production company, Brother Wolf, James has written, produced and acted in several projects that have gained universal acclaim including Dead Meat and Hard Times, another Dickens adaptation.

His other roles include his portrayal of serial killer, Joseph Smith, in The Fire Raisers. James can also be seen in Brit award-winning Tinie Tempah’s new music video “Disappoint You”, recently nominated for Best Urban Video at the forthcoming UK Music Video Awards, in which James plays the lead role of a corrupt policeman , for which James also wrote the dialogue.

A Christmas Carol – As told by Jacob Marley (deceased) is at the Oldham Coliseum on 15 November.