The Lyric Theatre: A Christmas Carol

Nobody hates Christmas more than the selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge. But on a cold Christmas Eve, he’s taken on an extraordinary journey through time that presents him with an opportunity to face his past — and change the future — before time runs out.

Cast

Richard Clements

as Frederick "Fred" Holywell

Shaun Blaney

as Bob Cratchit

Dan Gordon

as Ebenezer Scrooge

Kealan McAllister

as Young Ebeneezer Scrooge

Conor Hinds

as Amos / Musician

Marty Maguire

as Jacob Marley

Mary Moulds

as Mrs Fezziwig

Katie Shortt

as Martha Cratchit / Musician

Ellen Whitehead

as Fan Scrooge

Jayne Wisener

as Mrs Cratchit

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