It’s less than a month to Christmas! Don’t be a Scrooge, put yourself in the festive spirit with the trailers for A (One-Man) Christmas Carol , which plays at The Hen & Chickens Theatre this December. Book your tickets now!
The solo adaptation of the famous tale, by Jud Charlton and Paulo Serra, runs at the Highbury venue from 11-21 December 2019.
London. 1843. Christmas Eve. Despite the cold and widespread poverty of the time, people’s joy fills the streets resounding with Christmas songs. That evening everyone seems happy, apart from Ebenezer Scrooge, one of the richest and unhappiest men in town. Enslaved by his own selfishness and so miserable that he would not spend even a penny for himself, Christmas is just a waste of time for Scrooge. However, that very night the spirit world decides to pay him a visit. From that Christmas on, Scrooge is never be the same.
Originally published on 19 December 1843, the first edition of Dickens’ novella sold out by Christmas Eve. By the end of the following year, a further 13 editions had been printed.
Dickens’ festive favourite has been the source of many adaptations over the years, including the current hit Old Vic production, the upcoming BBC series, the musical Scrooge, immersive dining versions, a film version featuring The Muppets and numerous adaptations placing Ebenezer Scrooge (or a version of him) everywhere from the Wild West to the world of Bugs Bunny or The Smurfs.
Charlton’s A (One-Man) Christmas Carol was previously seen at the Etcetera Theatre in 2017, when London Pub Theatres described the production as “a delight to watch”.
Watch trailers for A (One-Man) Christmas Carol
