The cast of A Christmas Carol brought some early Christmas magic to Beverley at the official launch of East Riding Theatre’s opening production.
In a statement the theatre said;
“A Christmas Carol is the inaugural production for East Riding Theatre and launches ERT on the road to providing a cultural hub for the people of Beverley and the region.”
“It’s a unique and special venue, and ERT’s aim is to present a varied and high-quality artistic programme as well as developing a reputation for producing world-class theatre.”
“East Riding Theatre is more than just a venue where performances happen. It’s a venue for everyone to come together. Get your tickets to a little piece of history as we open our doors for the very first time.”
ERT’s brand-new production provides a spooky and epic theatrical treat offering a dynamic and multi-faceted fusion of live theatre, film and puppetry to excite audiences with a new and innovative theatre experience – the perfect festive treat for everyone – suitable for ages 8 – 108.
Set on a cold, bleak, biting Christmas Eve seven years after the death of his business partner Jacob Marley, London’s meanest miser Ebenezer Scrooge is his usual grumpy old self. Scrooge hates Christmas, calling it ‘humbug!’
But as the clock strikes midnight his world will be turned upside down. Three ghosts are visiting him to offer visions of a happy past, a harsh present and a horrific future. Can they convince Scrooge to change his wicked ways in time for Christmas?
The ensemble cast includes actors who are very much local to the Beverley area starting with father and son team, Malcolm Tomlinson as Ebenezer Scrooge and Ross Tomlinson playing young Scrooge.
The ghost of Jacob Marley will be performed by Richard Avery and Gordon Meredith plays the down trodden clerk Bob Cratchit. Belle the young beautiful woman who Scrooge loved deeply is to be played by Hester Arden. Annie Kirkman takes on the role of Mrs Cratchit and Clive Kneller is to be Fezziwig.
A Christmas Carol runs from Thursday 17 December 2014 to Saturday 3 January 2015. Tickets start from as little as £10 with concessions, and generous group discounts, which can be purchased online at www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk
Performance Dates, Times:
•Thur 18 Dec 1pm – schools matinee – sold out
•2pm December performances – Sat 20, Sun 21, Tue 23, Wed 24, Fri 26, Sat 27, Sun 28, Mon 29, Tue 30, Wed 31
•7pm December performances – Wed 17, Thur 18, Fri 19, Sat 20, Wed 24, Fri 26, Sat 27, Mon 29
•2pm January performances – Fri 2, Sat 3
•7pm January performances – Fri 2, Sat 3
