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Tobacco Factory Theatre presents A Christmas Carol

 

December 11th 2008 - January 18th 2009

 

Adapted by Toby Farrow
Directed by Andy Burden
Designed by Katie Sykes
Music by Liz Purnell
Cast: Chris Bianchi, Paul Mundell, Tom Wainwright, Felix Hayes, Kali Hughes and Heather Saunders

 

This Christmas the Tobacco Factory Theatre presents a lively new adaptation of a heart-warming family favourite.
As a young man, Ebeneezer Scrooge dreamed of being a world-class inventor. But that was long ago, before life turned his ambition to dust and left him a bumbling, grouchy old miser who can't even see the point of Christmas.
This seasonal night however, his world is about to be turned upside down when some rather unexpected guests arrive to whisk him away on a whirlwind journey through the strange and vivid landscapes of his past, present and future...
Set against a backdrop of Dickensian Bristol, A Christmas Carol promises to be another fabulously entertaining production with a cast of hilarious characters, larger than life performances and fantastic original songs that you will be humming right into 2009.

 

The creative team includes playwright Toby Farrow who adapted the Tobacco Factory's Jungle Book, award-winning director Andy Burden who directed the smash-hit Christmas show last year Alice Through The Looking Glass and Katie Sykes who designed The Ugly Duckling also produced last year. Musical director Liz Purnell whose credits include a number of shows in the Shakespeare season joins them.
Director Andy Burden is really excited to be directing the show this year, "I love A Christmas Carol. What's great about it is that it's a bit dark and a bit scary, and yet has such an uplifting and heart-warming ending. It's also very, very funny. When people leave the show, we really want them to feel what a special time of year Christmas is."


From Tiny Tim to Fezziwig, Marley's ghost to Bob Crachitt, A Christmas Carol is packed full of memorable characters. The ensemble includes a couple of familiar faces from last year's smash-hit Alice Through The Looking Glass: Chris Bianchi who played the White King and Paul Mundell, (Humpty Dumpty). They are joined by local actor Tom Wainwright (Aesop's Fables), Felix Hayes, Kali Hughes and Heather Saunders.

 

LISTINGS INFORMATION


11 December 2008 - 18 January 2009
Tickets:
11-18 December & 7 - 18 January
Full £12
Concession £8
Family* £35
19 December - 4 January
Full £15
Concession £10
Family* £45
Early Bird Offer
Family ticket £30 if booked by 01 Nov (offer applies 11-18 Dec only)


*2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children

 

Box Office: 0117 902 0344
Online Booking: www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com
Theatre Office: 0117 902 0345 / theatre@tobaccofactory.com
Address: Tobacco Factory Theatre, Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF
Estimated Running Time: 2 hours (including interval)
Box Office opening times: 10am - 6.30pm Monday - Saturday*

 

*If there is an early morning show, Box Office will open 45 mins prior to the performance. If there is a performance on a Sunday, Box Office will be open 2 hours prior to the performance, but we recommend that you book your tickets in advance.

 

Access: The Tobacco Factory Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible and has a hearing loop system. Seating in the Tobacco Factory is unreserved, so if you have specific seating requirements please let Box Office know.

 

The Tobacco Factory Theatre is a dynamic, innovative and popular studio theatre located at the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in Bristol. It is a hub of creation, development and learning, which produces and presents a diverse and exciting programme of theatre and other performing arts.