National Children’s Theatre (NCT) in Parktown has announced that it will present a whimsical reinvention of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story, A Christmas Carol.
The theatrical show by Peter Bloedel which is directed by Francois Theron will run from 7 November at Junction Avenue.
According to theatre management, A Christmas Carol is a reinvented story with rhyming couplets that remind audiences of the wacky rhymes of Dr Seuss.
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The theatre’s chief executive officer, Moira Katz, described the story as a glorious, colourful and cheerful telling, adding that it is a fun-filled introduction to a beloved and timeless holiday classic.
Katz said the show has been made possible by part of a grant from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).
The Seussified Christmas Carol is the heartwarming story of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, said Katz.
“Scrooge is mean and cold-hearted, and makes no exceptions – even at Christmas time – until the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, comes to warn him about the ugliness of his greed,” said Katz.
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“Marley gives him advance notice of the visits that he is going to have from times in his life: Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Bloedel has cleverly created a whimsical story that is perfect for the entire family.”
Katz claims that Bloedel adopts a rhyme scheme that everyone recognises and loves.
She said the essence of Dickens is still there and so are the lessons to be learnt adding that parents can rest assured children will find the language accessible and great fun.
The production will feature renowned theatre artists supported by prominent writers, designers and directors.
Tickets for chairs are selling at R120 and for cushions R100.00 while tickets for pensioners are expected to sell at R100.00 per person.
Details: National Children’s Theatre 011 484 -1584/5.
