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An innovative and inclusive run of A Christmas Carol is taking place in Hull this Christmas season. Featuring BSL, Audio Description, Captioning, and Relaxed Performances, the Hull Truck Theatre is presenting accessible performances adapted by Deborah McAndrew.
On a cold Christmas Eve, four spirits conspire to show Ebenezer Scrooge the error of his ways. His old business partner, Jacob Marley has returned from the dead to offer him a second chance, if he can change his mean and miserly behaviour.
Nowhere are the effects of poverty more keenly felt than in the Cratchit family, especially by their youngest son, Tiny Tim. As Scrooge’s inspirational journey shows him both the hardship and love of those around him, he is reminded of his own powers of charity and kindness.
This thrilling adaptation of Dicken’s classic Christmas ghost story, set in Hull, is a magical, festive treat for all the family.
British Sign Language (BSL) will be embedded into the production of A Christmas Carol. Both Adam Bassett (Bob Cratchit) and Emma Prendergast (Mrs Cratchit) will creatively integrate BSL into their performances and audiences can easily follow the story simply by watching* the action unfolding on stage.
*Visually impaired audiences will be able to access the show via an Audio Described performance on Tue 20 Dec, 7pm.
Touch Tour – Tue 20 Dec 2022, 5.30pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)
Audio Described Performance – Tue 20 Dec 2022, 7pm
Captioned Performance (Open) – Thur 15 Dec 2022, 7pm
Relaxed Performance – Wed 21 Dec, 7pm
BSL Interpreted Performance – Sat 10 Dec 2pm, Tue 20 Dec 2pm and Wed 28 Dec 2022, 7pm
For more information about the above access performances, CLICK HERE to visit the access webpages.
You can find the show experience guide, which might be useful to prepare for your visit, by CLICKING HERE.
The talented group of performers for these exciting shows in the north of England includes:
Ebenezer Scrooge
Jack Lord
Jacob Marley & Mr Fezziwig
Andrew Whitehead
Bob Cratchit
Adam Bassett
Mrs Cratchit & Belle
Emma Prendergast
Ghost of Christmas Past & Mrs Fred
Cynthia Emeagi
Ghost of Christmas Present & Mrs Fezziwig
Lisa Howard
Young Scrooge & Fred
Mark Donald
Dick Wilkins & Topper
Jordan Castle
There are two teams of three young actors from Hull Truck Youth Theatre and St Charles Primary School who will share the roles of: Tiny Tim, Martha and Peter Cratchit, amongst other roles.
Peter
James Caley & Muhammed Ali Zaidi
Martha
Ana Maria Dumitru & Eliza Firth
Tiny Tim
Alexandre Martins & Muna Eizadeen
Based on the novella by
Charles Dickens
Written by
Deborah McAndrew
Directed by
Sameena Hussain
Composer
John Biddle
Designer
Hayley Grindle
Associate Set Designer
Toots Butcher
Associate Costume
Sian Thomas
Sound Design
Ed Clarke
Lighting Designer
Josh Carr
Associate Lighting
Sam Osborne
Lighting and programmer
Jessie Addinall
Movement Director
Xolani Crabtree
Casting Director
Liv Barr
Casting Assistant
Francesca Tennant
BSL Consultants
Adam Bassett, Stephen Collins and Ian Townsley
Lead Interpreter
David Wycherly
Interpreting Team
Alun James, Nicky Clarkson, Amy Tomlinson, Vicci Ackroyd, Karen Mettam, Tuula Scott-Smith
Originally Directed in 2017 by
Amy Leach
Original Designer in 2017
Hayley Grindle
Original Lighting Designer in 2017
Josh Carr
There are educational resources available to download for A Christmas Carol from the Hull Truck Theatre at:
The production is currently running until 31st December, with tickets available from the Hull Truck Theatre Website.
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