Abingdon Drama Club Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ – Matinee

by Charles Dickens, Adapted by David Edgar

Directed by Susi Dalton

Join us for a ghostly Christmas night as cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Adam Blake) faces the fright of his life, uncovers the truth about himself, and learns to love his neighbour

This adaptation by David Edgar of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol reawakens the social conscience of this timeless tale. Through time jumps, we witness Scrooge’s past, explore the present around him, and confront the shocking future that awaits.

All the beloved characters are present, with a unique twist that delves into the parliamentary reports of the 1840s on issues like abolishing rotten boroughs and establishing workhouses, highlighting Dickens’ keen awareness of societal issues.

Directed by the talented Susi Dalton, this clever and engaging adaptation is brought to life on the Unicorn stage by Abingdon Drama Club. Edgar has reinvented this quintessentially Victorian story, featuring Dickens himself (Terry Atkinson) narrating alongside his editor and friend, John Forster (Kieran Madden). The play opens with Dickens grappling to write another book on poverty and child labour, as Forster suggests this may be too grim for a Christmas audience. Together, they construct the narrative before our eyes, offering a fascinating insight into Dickens’ creative process.

“I love exploring different interpretations of well-known classics. I previously directed another unique version of A Christmas Carol, and I chose David Edgar’s adaptation to embrace new challenges and enrich the original story we all cherish.”

“I’m excited to direct this version with our wonderful actors, confident that together we will create a memorable production for Abingdon Drama Club.”

Susi Dalton

Don’t miss this enchanting performance, marking the final production in ADC’s 80th Anniversary year!

Tickets available at The Bookstore, The Abingdon Precinct (15 Bury Street), Abingdon or online.