Storyhouse to live-stream A Christmas Carol as Cheshire enters tier 3

Storyhouse, like many others, is being forced to close its doors when Cheshire enters tier 3 on Boxing Day, meaning remaining performances of its acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol have been cancelled to live audiences.

However, in response to this, the venue will be replacing its live shows with live streams, twice a day from Boxing Day until 3 January.

Chief Executive Andrew Bentley said: “We nearly made it, just four days short of kicking 2020 out of the door to where it belonged. We’ve basically sold out every show until new year, so perversely this is an opportunity for the many thousands who couldn’t get a ticket to see Alex’s gorgeous and heart-warming Christmas show, but now in the comfort and safety of their own home. We took time in the November closure to rehearse filming this show, it looks and sounds beautiful, and of course it has the unique advantage of being 100% live. 

“There’s nothing like a live show at Christmas.  It’s not the easiest or lowest cost option, but this way we keep true to Christmas whilst providing work for our actors and some joy for our community.” 

The charity is already making its live streams available free of charge to care homes and to the vulnerable at Christmas and has provided a way of nominating individuals who are alone. To find out more about how you can nominate, please click here.

To book for A Christmas Carol live-streamed from Storyhouse, please click here.