A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Experience a Christmas tradition cherished every year by families all over the world as Charles Dickens’ classic tale of compassion, forgiveness and redemption is brought to magical life.
VIDEO DESIGN
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About
About
A shake & stir theatre co and QPAC co-production
Playhouse, QPAC (2018, 2019, 2021), Lyric Theatre, QPAC (2020), Canberra Theatre Centre (2022)
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.
Production photography by Stephen Henry, David Fell and Craig Wilkinson
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Team
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 WebsterCast
Ross Balbuziente, Eli Bunyoung, Maddison Burridge, Salliana Campbell, Eugene Gilfedder, Nick James, Arnijka Larcombe–Weate, Nelle Lee, Bryan Probets, Nick Skubij, Lucas Stibbard
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Media
Media
STAGE WHISPERS
A theatrical bon-bonBROADWAY 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
REVIEWS
★★★★★
“Phenomenal …
I can honestly say this is the best show I’ve seen all year.”
BROADWAY WORLD
"Thoroughly innovative, particularly in its state-of-the-art video projections by Craig Wilkinson which awaken the story’s supernatural forces"
BLUE CURTAIN BRISBANE
“Masterful video design by Craig Wilkinson packed a whimsical punch and contributed invaluably to the storytelling”
THEATRE HAUS
★★★★★
“There’s no bah or humbug about it, a theatrical bon-bon.”
“State-of-the-art video projections”
STAGE WHSIPERS
“Visually spectacular...
the use of digital theatre backdrops and holographic projections was breathtaking”
SCENESTR
“The most uplifting theatrical experience you’ll have this year. Now I want to see it again. And again."
THE COURIER-MAIL