Authentic adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL comes to Dickens's much-loved Greenwich

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European Arts Company are returning to Greenwich Theatre with their authentic adaptation  of A Christmas Carol on 6 & 13 December, starring John O’Connor (Before We Die, Channel 4). 

Charles Dickens visited Greenwich throughout his life – enjoying Greenwich Fair, frequenting the  Trafalgar Tavern and visiting his parents when they moved to Blackheath. He also gave some  public readings at Greenwich Literary Institution in 1866. From Bleak House to Sketches by  Boz, Dombey and Son to Our Mutual Friend, Dickens had a soft spot for Greenwich – frequently featuring the area in his stories, and so it’s particularly fitting that this acclaimed  production comes to Greenwich Theatre this Christmas. 

This exciting production, adapted from Dickens’s own public reading scripts and eyewitness  accounts of him on stage, recreates the spirit of his original performances. O’Connor said: “I’m delighted to be coming back to Greenwich with A Christmas Carol.  Dickens himself toured all  over the UK and America performing the story and it’s wonderful to follow in his legendary footsteps. The show was a sell-out success when we last performed at Greenwich Theatre in  2019 and the audience reaction was delightful. There will be laughs, tears and plenty of  Christmas cheer.”

A Christmas Carol was directed by the distinguished director, actor, teacher (and Greenwich  resident) Peter Craze, who sadly died a year ago. This was the last show he directed and the production is dedicated to his memory.  

The production will be in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, which Dickens helped to found.  This Christmas, you can experience what it must have been like to be in the audience in the  1860s. Enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future. 

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