A Christmas Carol – 10th Anniversary Special
SUITABLE FOR 8+ YEAR OLDS (DUE TO SOME SCARY MOMENTS WITH GHOSTS)
Proudly sponsored by Lairgate Financial
Join us for a magical celebration of tradition and cheer as we proudly present the 10th Anniversary Special of A Christmas Carol, which is a great show for all the family
Written by Charles Dickens | Adapted by Vincent Regan | Directed by John McAndrew
This timeless classic, which holds a special place in our hearts as the first show ever performed at our theatre, returns to enchant audiences once more.
Step into the enchanting world of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly old man who discovers the true spirit of Christmas, When three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve, the bitter lonely old miser is given a new perspective on his life and past.
It’s a bold exciting new version of the classic tale of a lonely, bitter miser’s redemption.
This anniversary production is a heartfelt homage to the legacy of our theatre. Whether young or old, this special edition of A Christmas Carol promises to be a festive treat for all ages.
Celebrate a decade of holiday magic with us and make this Christmas one to remember.
John McAndew is an accomplished Director and actor. He will be directing ‘A Christmas Carol’ at ERT throughout the Christmas season
Directing Credits
Recently directed Oscar nominated actor Ciarán Hinds in Stravinsky’s ‘The Soldiers Tale’in Dublin and Belfast’
Directed for the Zurich Ballet Company in Zurich and Shanghai
Actor/ Director for the Royal Court Theatre on Cunard’s ‘Queen Elizabeth’ Cruise Ship
For the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Fringe directed ‘Events While Guarding The Bofors Gun’ in London and Stratford Upon Avon
And with Vincent Regan helped open the thriving Landor Theatre in South London with a British premiere of ‘Innocence’ by Frankie McGuiness
Acting Credits
Has worked in over 60 different countries from New York (Broadway) to Beijing and Singapore to Baghdad
He has appeared extensively with The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and Manchester Royal Exchange
Winner of the Carlton Hobbs Radio Award he has acted in over 200 radio plays and series including Pippin in the award winning BBC radio adaptation of ‘The Lord of The Rings’
Numerous tv appearances including a stint as a semi regular in BBC’s Casualty
ERT’s very own Vincent Regan is a well known star of film and stage. He has adapted the classic Dickens’ story ‘A Christmas Carol’ and is also producing our festive play this year
Theatre Credits
Hamlet (Rose Theatre)
Romeo and Juliet,
Dr Faustus,
Cymbeline,
Much ado about Nothing
King Lear
Richard Il
The Pretenders and Two Shakespearean Actors (RSC)
The Cid
Purgatory
Salome (RNT)
Comedians (West Yorkshire Playhouse)
Peer Gynt (Yukio Ninagawa company)
Troilus and Cressida (Edinburgh international festival/RSC)
Knives in Hens(Dublin)
He set up the Landor theatre in London, directing Macbeth and playing Caravaggio in Innocence by Frank McGuiness
Television Credits
Eureka Street
Wallander
Low Winter Sun
The Street
A.D, Before We Die
One Piece
House of the Dragon
Film Credits
Troy
300
Joan of Arc
Clash of the Titans
Snow White and the Huntsman
Luther
Other Projects
For the ERT, Vincent has adapted A Christmas Carol and Great Expectations
He played Denny in Steady Rain, transferring to the Arcola Theatre in London
He will be playing Lauriston in the upcoming PlayLab production of Answering Machines by Jordan Noble
