A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play Live on Stage
Staged by the Crime and Comedy Theatre Company, this production is set inside a radio studio where actors perform Charles Dickens' holiday classic as if for a live radio broadcast. Sound effects are created live on stage while Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet To Come. Television favourites Colin Baker and Sophie Aldred lead the stage cast, alongside a specially recorded appearance by Tom Baker as Jacob Marley.
What to Expect
Stars Colin Baker and Sophie Aldred, with recorded Tom Baker appearance.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Crime And Comedy Theatre Company
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Dickens fans and theatre-goers
Vibe
Festive and theatrical
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: £18.50 standard; £16 concessions; plus a £1.50 booking fee per ticket when booking online or by phone. – Get tickets
- Hours: 19:30 - 21:15.
Tips & Advice
- Book ahead online or by phone, as the production returns after selling out last year.
- Allow about 1 hour and 45 minutes for the scheduled performance.
- Look out for the live radio-studio staging, where sound effects are created on stage.
- Listen for Tom Baker’s specially recorded appearance as Jacob Marley.
Special Events & Promotions
- Concession tickets are available.
- This is an 180th-anniversary production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this production different from a conventional stage adaptation?
It is staged as a radio broadcast, with actors performing in a radio-studio setting and creating sound effects live.
Which performers lead the cast?
Colin Baker and Sophie Aldred lead the cast, with Tom Baker appearing in a specially recorded role as Jacob Marley.
What story does the play follow?
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet To Come.
How long is the performance?
The scheduled running time is about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Can I book tickets ahead?
Tickets can be booked online or by phone; the production is back after selling out last year.
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