Lancaster theatre's Scrooge epic promises festive humbug and cheer

The classic tale of grumpy Ebeneezer Scrooge finding the Christmas spirit is this year's festive family show at a Lancaster theatre.

The Dukes will present 'A Christmas Carol' with performances from November 24 until December 31 at the Moor Lane venue.

The full cast includes Gareth Cassidy (The Hobbit; The Dukes, Marvellous; SoHo Place) as Scrooge who returns to the Dukes following his multiple appearances in the theatre's Christmas and Williamson Park shows.

Also starring in 'A Christmas Carol' will be Miriam O'Brien (Around The World in 80 Days; Theatre by the Lake, Faustus; Storyhouse Theatre) as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Courtney George (Shake The City; Leeds playhouse and Greenwich Theatre, Wonka; Warner Bros. Pictures) as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Claire Redcliffe ( Doctors; BBC, Eastenders; BBC) as Mrs. Fezziwig, Cameron McKendrick (Theatre Porto, Wake the Beast and Nwoko Arts) as Fred Tapper and Killian Macardle (Mischief Theatre) as Mr. Fezziwig.

All the actors play multiple roles throughout the performance, bringing the story to life.

The cast recently took part in a photo-shoot at Lancaster's historic Judges' Lodgings museum.

Joining the cast are four local young people who will perform as Tiny Tim, splitting the shows between them. Tiny Tim will be played by: Dylan Hay, Jack Ashcroft-Goulds, Emma Kennedy-Rose and Noah Szczypek.

Expect toe-tapping music, festive fun and a touch of Christmas magic. 

A Christmas Carol will be directed by Ellie Hurt, recent work includes: A Christmas Carol at Shakespeare North Playhouse; Murder Ballads at Liverpool’s Royal Court, The Other Palace and Edinburgh Festival Fringe; Routes with Theatre Témoin (made with local refugees and asylum seekers). The creative team also includes; Rachel Walton-Daniels as Stage & Costume Designer, Zak Phillips-Yates as Movement Director, Rhiannon Hopkins as Musical Director/Orchestrator and Brent Lees as Lighting Designer with Kate Harvey as sound designer. 

The writers are Kate Ferguson and Susannah Pearse.

Tickets are on sale now from the website here or by contacting The Dukes box office on 01524 598500 or tickets@dukeslancaster.org.

Group bookings are also available.