Over the years we’ve seen a few versions of the Charles Dicken’s classic ‘ A Christmas Carol’ on the screen. Got to be said The Muppets Christmas Carol is our firm favourite in the My Boys Club household. However last Saturday afternoon we took a trip to Northern Stage to watch the 2018 Christmas festive production of 'A Christmas Carol'.
Review: A Christmas Carol at Northern Stage
Ding, dong, ding, dong, the bells are ringing and the clock is ticking because Scrooge is in town at Northern Stage in Newcastle.
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
Northern Stage doesn’t do the traditional panto. It does, instead, a festive production. This year it is 'A Christmas Carol'. My youngest was busy on press night running a 'Decorate a Xmas Tree' stall at his school's Christmas Fair so instead, we headed to the Northern Stage, the largest producing theatre company in the northeast, and one of the top-eleven producing theatres in the UK for the Saturday matinee.
Located in Newcastle City Centre, Northern Stage is just a few minutes from the main shopping areas and very close to Fenwick department store so we also took the opportunity to see The Snowman Christmas Windows again too.
The story is that which you would expect and stage one was used to its maximum dimensions with the audience sat watching from all four sides of the stage. The action takes place not with one focal point but with multiple views in mind. A major feat in itself.
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
The whole show is more of a musical than a play. There are festive carols and Christmas songs as well as Latin beats. It has so much energy, life and soul. The audience can’t help but smile and enjoy the infectious tunes.
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
See for yourself here:
From the start, it is clear that it’s not a doom and gloom Ebenezer Scrooge we are seeing on stage. He is a grumpy boss who has a change of heart rather than a cruel man. The ghost of Christmas Yet to Come loomed large and scary, and although suitable for over 7’s, my 9-year-old was a little scared at some parts, but overall both my boys really enjoyed it.
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
From the same production team who brought us Alice in Wonderland and James and the Giant Peach the year before, it was certainly a popular performance on a Saturday afternoon, with members of the audience and My Boys Club.
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| Production photos - credit Pamela Raith Photography |
The boys said it is their favourite show to date at Northern Stage and we left the theatre thinking Christmas had definitely started.
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