A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol at the Arts Theatre in London previewed 11 November 2009, opened 23 November 2009, closed 10 January 2010.

The festive treat A Christmas Carol in London starring Gareth Hale as 'Scrooge' in an adaptation by Susie McKenna featuring an original score by Steven Edis.

When Christmas-hating Sidney and his nephew Danny accidentally get locked into a theatre, the last thing they expect is to have to perform A Christmas Carol on stage in front of an expectant audience, aided by two out-of-work actors, the resident theatre cat, and a mouse with stage fright. But of course this is no ordinary night in the theatre, and a sumptuous sprinkling of festive charm is about to transform this Dickens classic like never before...

So as they set about putting on a show with whatever props and costumes they can get their hands on, and with a little help from the audience too, we're whisked away on Scrooge's magical journey to rediscover his love of life, mankind and Christmas. Will Sid learn his own lessons as he plays the famous miser himself? Will Charlie the mouse ever pluck up the nerve to play Tiny Tim? And how on earth will four humans, a cat and a mouse tell the story of A Christmas Carol?

The cast for this festive production features Gareth Hale as 'Scrooge' along with Rebecca Thornhill, Simon Lipkin and Michael Matus. This production also features the voices of Sharon D Clarke as 'Bentolina', the theatre cat, and Matthew White as 'Charlie', the theatre mouse. Gareth Hale is best known for being one half of the popular comedy duo 'Hale and Pace'.

A Christmas Carol in London at the Arts Theatre previews from 11 November 2009, opens on 23 November 2009 and closes on 10 January 2010.