Theatre-goers around Salford have something to look forward to this winter, as a new production of A Christmas Carol comes to the Lowry.
The twisted Christmas tale that will see the famous Charles Dickens story come to life in a musical production.
Audience members will be able to explore the wicked tale visiting the past, present, and future of the Humbug, Scrooge.
With Bolton-born Claire Moore set to become the first female to play the iconic Scrooge in the the production of A Christmas Carol the Musical.
With the exciting new take on the production, she added: “I am so excited to be invited to play one of Charles Dickens’ most iconic characters, Scrooge, in ‘A Christmas Carol’.”
As she continued: “I am especially delighted to be portraying Scrooge as a woman; the first time this has been done in this version of the story.
“I am very much looking forward to working with the directors Joseph Houston and William Whelton to discover new facets of this beloved character.”
She will also be the perfect experience for the production as played Mrs. Fezziwig in the 2004 TV movie adaptation of A Christmas Carol: The Musical.
“Twenty years ago I had the joy of playing Mrs Fezziwig in the film version of the show,” she continued: “So, far from ‘Bah, humbug’, I can’t wait for Christmas, and I do hope you’ll come and join us!”
With the guidance of three ghosts, the Hope Mill Theatre production will hope to bring the stage to life in a magical musical version of the famous story.
Doors for the show will on open on Friday 6th December, with the production running until Sunday 5th January.
Hope Mill co-founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton will reunite following their critically acclaimed production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in 2022.
With the pairing going on to co-direct a new version of A Christmas Carol, with Whelton also leading the choreography.
William Whelton and Joseph Houston said: “We are honoured to have Claire Moore leading our version of A Christmas Carol the Musical in the much-loved-and- loathed role of Scrooge.”
The pairing also spoke on the decision to cast Claire Moore for the role, as they said: “We always wondered how the story would feel, as told through the eyes of a woman, and we couldn’t have found a better leading lady than Claire.
“We can’t wait to explore and develop the show with Claire as Scrooge and look forward to presenting audiences young and old with the iconic Christmas tale that everyone knows and loves but told in whole new light.”
With opening night set to be the 6th December, there is a lot of excitement for the upcoming performance.
As Matthew Eames, Head of Theatres (Contemporary & Commissioning) at The Lowry said: “We are tremendously excited to present Hope Mill’s first full production outside their iconic venue.
“They are always innovative in their work and brilliant at finding a new take or twist to an established musical. This will be no different and I can’t wait to see Claire’s Scrooge!”
Tickets are already avaliable for the show that can be found here.
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