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A Christmas Carol

James Reynard

Genre: Comedic Drama

Cast size: 5

Duration: 45 mins approx

James Reynard | Comedic Drama | One Act | 3m, 2f

Short synopsis

An adaptation of the famous Christmas tale, designed for small touring company, but could be played by a large cast. The audience are invited to take part if they wish as human sound effects either singly or in groups which adds to the ‘experience’! The production can also be performed using more actors and recorded sound effects without audience involvement or a mixture of both.

An adaptation of the famous Christmas tale, designed for small touring company, but could be played by a large cast. The audience are invited to take part if they wish as human sound effects either singly or in groups which adds to the ‘experience’! The production can also be performed using more actors and recorded sound effects without audience involvement or a mixture of both.

3m, 2f minimum - Full Length Version

  • Ebenezer Scrooge
  • Narrator (could be Dickens) / Mr Fezziwig / Belle’s husband / Cratchit guest / Topper / Man in debt / M1 + F1 with audience members
  • Bob Cratchit / Ghost of Christmas Past
  • Fred / Mrs Cratchit / Young Belle / Older Belle / Carol singer / Caroline
  • Charity collector / Jacob Marley / Mrs Fezziwig / Ghost of Christmas Present

A cast of 5 - One Act Version

  • Ebenezer Scrooge
  • Narrator (could be Dickens) / Mr Fezziwig
  • Bob Cratchit / Ghost of Christmas Past
  • Fred / Mrs Cratchit / Belle / Carol Singer
  • Charity Collector / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present

For either version...
There are two roles that were played in the premiere production by puppets but could be actors.

  • Ghost of Christmas Future (non-speaking)
  • Tiny Tim (just one line)

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£13.95

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A Christmas Carol

£13.95
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Full Length Version approx running time 1hr15m
One Act Version approx running time 30-40mins

NOTE: the running times may vary depending on the Narrator and the audience involvement.

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