A Christmas Carol
“Visually spectacular… the use of digital theatre backdrops and holographic projections was breathtaking.”
– SCENESTR
Charles Dickens’ classic tale of compassion, forgiveness and redemption is brought to magical life.
Join a cherished Christmas tradition as Shake & Stir, an award-winning theatre company, presents a fresh adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale. Witness the magical transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man visited by unexpected guests on Christmas Eve.
Starring Eugene Gilfedder as Scrooge, the production features live musicians, carolling, innovative video design, lavish costumes, and enchanting snowfall. This visually stunning performance promises to uplift spirits and captivate audiences, bringing to life themes of compassion, forgiveness, and redemption in a grand, heartwarming spectacle.
Producers
Shake & Stir Theatre Co / QPAC
Seasons
Playhouse QPAC, Brisbane Australia (2018, 2019, 2021, 2024)
Lyric Theatre QPAC, Brisbane Australia (2020)
Concert Hall QPAC, Brisbane Australia (2023)
Canberra Theatre Centre (2022, 2023)
Creative Team
ADAPTOR – Nelle Lee
DIRECTOR – Michael Futcher
DESIGNER – Josh McIntosh
COMPOSER – Salliana Campbell
LIGHTING DESIGNER – Jason Glenwright
VIDEO DESIGNER – Craig Wilkinson
SOUND DESIGNER – Guy Webster
CAST – Ross Balbuziente, Eli Bunyoung, Maddison Burridge, Salliana Campbell, Eugene Gilfedder, Nick James, Arnijka Larcombe–Weate, Nelle Lee, Bryan Probets, Nick Skubij, Lucas Stibbard
Production Photography
Stephen Henry, David Fell and Craig Wilkinson
REVIEWS
★★★★★
“Phenomenal … I can honestly say this is the best show I’ve seen all year.”
BROADWAY WORLD
★★★★★
“There’s no bah or humbug about it, a theatrical bon-bon… state-of-the-art video projections”
STAGE WHISPERS
“The most uplifting theatrical experience you’ll have this year. Now I want to see it again. And again.”
THE COURIER-MAIL
“Thoroughly innovative, particularly in its state-of-the-art video projections by Craig Wilkinson which awaken the story’s supernatural forces”
BLUE CURTAIN BRISBANE
VIDEO
Production trailer
video by optikal bloc
Announce trailer
video by optikal bloc
PRODUCTION IMAGES
MEDIA
STAGE WHISPERS
★★★★★
A theatrical bon-bon
BROADWAY WORLD
★★★★★
At the most wonderful time of the year, this is the most wonderful show to see.
LIMELIGHT
A marvellous adaptation of a heart-warming tale for our times
THE COURIER-MAIL
The most uplifting theatrical experience you’ll have this year. Now I want to see it again. And again.
THEATRE HAUS
Watching the immortal words of Charles Dickens come to sprawling life is frankly, extraordinary
