A Christmas Carol

Our Review:

Hannah Giles - 25 November 2010

The West Yorkshire Playhouse’s musical production of A Christmas Carol is the perfect remedy for anyone in need of a little cheer, festive or otherwise.

Humorous, lively and warm-hearted, this adaptation, by Bryony Lavery, ranks highly amongst the numerous film and stage versions of Charles Dickens’ classic Victorian tale. While not suitable for very young children, for everyone else A Christmas Carol delivers a spirited evening’s entertainment.

The story concerns miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, who shuns the rest of the world as he sits alone counting his money, sending away charity collectors empty-handed and meeting any festive salutations with a dismissive “bah, humbug”. After a ghostly visit from his dead business partner, Jacob Marley, warning him of the error of his ways, Scrooge receives three more apparitions, who proceed to show him Christmas in his past, present and future.

Filled with catchy tunes, courtesy of Jason Carr,...

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Latest User Review

Josephine Hamblett - 8 January 2011:

Thought it was very good. The children in the audience were particularly impressed by the spookiness and we all rooted for Scrooge (an excellent performance). The sets and lighting were wonderful and even the music (not a strength of WYP productions, I fear) was fine. All in all, uplifting and it brought a smile to my face. Well done!...

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