A Christmas Carol Returns This Festive Season

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol back on stage this festive season.

This festive season will see the return of an audience favourite – VR Theatrical’s A Christmas Carol.

“We have always loved our adaptation of this evergreen classic and believe that it is necessary to stage the show now, more than ever. Audiences are all Netflix-ed out and are craving true human connection and shared experiences.” says Jaco van Rensburg from VR Theatrical. “Our production is truly unique and features animated ghosts, original music and two wonderful actors playing several characters.”

Wessel Odendaal was tasked with creating music for the production.

“We had to create soundscapes that is reminiscent of Dickensian London, but is also appealing and accessible to today’s audiences. We managed to find the balance and have refined it quite a bit over the last 6 years that the production was staged.” said Odendaal.

William Harding (Joburg) and Zak Hendrikz (Cape Town) are portraying Ebenezer Scrooge, the tight-fisted, miserly grump who is transformed, after three visitations, into new Scrooge, spreading goodwill and cheer through his generous spirit. They are supported by Taylor Salgado (Joburg) and Natalie Robbie (Cape Town).

This production has been playing to sold-out audiences for the last 6 years and will be on the boards this November and December. It has been described as ‘a sumptuous banquet for the eyes, ears and imagination; a sensory delight for any tired soul.’ This is the perfect show to celebrate humanity, family and above all, generosity of spirit!

Cast and Creative Team:

Cast:
- Joburg: William Harding and Taylor Salgado
- Cape Town: Zak Hendrikz and Natalie Robbie
- Adaptation and Original Direction: Elizma Badenhorst
Soundtrack: Wessel Odendaal
Animation: Naret Loots

Show Information
A Christmas Carol

Johannesburg:
Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre, Montecasino
24 November – 10 December 2023

Times:
Wednesdays to Fridays at 19h00;
Saturday at 15h00 & 19h00;
Sunday at 14h30

Ticket Prices:
From R150 – R230 (including VAT)

Bookings:
Bookings through Webticket or the Theatre Box Office (011) 511 1988

Cape Town:
Theatre On The Bay
6 – 16 December 2023

Times:
Tuesdays to Fridays at 19h30;
Saturday at 15h00 & 19h30

Ticket Prices:
From R180 – R280 (including VAT)

Bookings:
Bookings through Webtickets or the Theatre Box Office (021) 438-3301

Duration:
60 minutes, no interval

Age restriction:
None

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