AboutFACE’s much-loved festive “radio-play-within-a-play” for the whole family returns by popular demand this December!
Featuring a 45-minute version of “A Christmas Carol” in the 1930’s radio style with live sound effects and carols, this is a Christmassy treat for the whole family, with a touch of old Hollywood glamour…
“ Delightful…Works extraordinarily well.” – Sunday Independent
“An absorbing success” – Business Post
“Absolute joy to watch” – The Arts Review
at Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin’s city centre December 6th-17th
Tue-Sat 7.30pm,
plus 3pm matinees Sat and Sun
including options for pre-show dinner at the theatre!
BOOK TICKETS
Based on Orson Welles’ radio play version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Directed by Kathleen Warner Yeates
Cast
Orson Welles (Scrooge) Paul Nugent
Joe Cotten (Bob Cratchit) Michael Mullen
Arlene Francis (Belle) Tana Walsh
George Coulouris (Marley) David Ryan
Benny Anna Nugent
Agnes Moorhead (Christmas Past) Lizzy Morrissey
Ernest Chappell Eoin O’Sullivan
Crew
Costume Design Tara McKeever
Musical Score Raul Quines
Sound Mix Owen Day-Jones
Graphic Design Charlie Kranz
Publicity Photography Graham Keogh & Eamon Honan
Past Productions
December 3-19 2019
The New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The Whale, Greystones
Director Kathleen Warner Yeates
Cast
Orson Welles (Scrooge) Paul Nugent
Joe Cotten (Bob Cratchit) Michael Mullen
Arlene Francis (Belle) Tana Walsh
George Coulouris (Marley) David Ryan
Benny Anna Nugent
Agnes Moorhead (Christmas Past) Lizzy Morrissey
Ernest Chappell Eoin O’Sullivan
Crew
Stage Manager Ciara Cochrane
Dramaturg & Videographer Krystal Sweedman
Lighting Design Cathy O’Carroll
Costume Design Tara McKeever
Musical Score Raul Quines
Sound Mix Owen Day-Jones
Graphic Design Charlie Kranz
Publicity Photography Graham Keogh & Eamon Honan
Press
“Works extraordinarily well … delightful” – Sunday Independent
“An absorbing success” – Business Post
“Absolute joy to watch” – The Arts Review
– Sunday Independent
– Business Post
– The Arts Review
December 20-21, 2018
Whale Theatre, Greystones
Director Kathleen Warner Yeates
Cast
Orson Welles (Scrooge) Paul Nugent
Joe Cotten (Bob Cratchit) Cillian O’Donnachadha
Arlene Francis (Belle) Tana Walsh
George Coulouris (Marley) David Ryan
Benny Anna Nugent
Agnes Moorhead (Christmas Past) Lizzy Morrissey
Ernest Chappell Eoin O’Sullivan
Crew
Stage Manager Kit Geraghty
Production Assistant & Videographer Krystal Sweedman
Lighting Design Greig Fairfield
Costume Design Tara McKeever
Musical Score Raul Quines
Rehearsal actor stand-ins Patrick de Montfort, Yvonne Ussher, Alan Walsh
Poster & Programme Designer Michael Fitzpatrick of Twisted Ink
Programme Design Charlie Kranz
Publicity Photography Naomi Olson
Press
“You’re in for one very special night … this magical little piece of theatre.” – Greystones Guide
December 20-22, 2013
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2
Director Paul Meade
Cast
Orson Welles (Scrooge) Paul Nugent
Joe Cotten (Bob Cratchit) Cillian O’Donnachadha
Arlene Francis (Belle) Maureen O’Connell
George Coulouris (Marley) David Coon
Benny Anna Nugent
Agnes Moorhead (Christmas Past) Noni Stapleton
Ernest Chappell Alan Walsh
Crew
Production Stage Manager/Lighting & Sound Design/Technician Becky Gardiner
Costume & Wig Design/Props/Usherette Tara McKeever
Vocal Music Coach Lizzy Honan
Music Raul Quines
Poster & Programme Designer Michael Fitzpatrick of Twisted Ink
Trailer Charlie Kranz
Assistant Stage Manager Stefanie Daley
Press
“(One of the Twelve Days of Christmas) If you like the theatre, Christmas and stories based on the golden days of radio then this play is the perfect treat for two!” – Tabitha Magazine
“Mark your diaries… ” – Irish Examiner
“There was much to enjoy here and the audience was mesmerised watching the intricacies of the radio play of A Christmas Carol unfold…” – No More Workhorse
– Tabitha Magazine
– No More Workhorse
World Premiere
December 22-23, 2012
Marlay House Ballroom, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham
Director Moira Walsh
Cast
Orson Welles (Scrooge) Paul Nugent
Joe Cotten (Bob Cratchit) Cillian O’Donnachadha
Arlene Francis (Belle) Tara McKeever
George Coulouris (Marley) Alan Walsh
Benny Anna Nugent
Agnes Moorhead (Christmas Past) Noni Stapleton
Ernest Chappell Eoghan McLaughlin
Crew
Stage Manager Baz Nugent
Costume & Wig Design/Props Tara McKeever
Lighting & Sound Design/Technician Becky Gardiner
Vocal Music Coach Lizzy Honan
Poster & Programme Designer Michael Fitzpatrick of Twisted Ink
Front of House/Box Office Manager Elaine Walsh