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Scrooge

Christmas 2017, GBPL produced and financially supported ‘Scrooge’ at the eclectic 160 seat Shelley Theatre in Dorset, for 12 performances to an audience of over 1400 patrons. 45 young performers of varying ability, alongside adult actors, performed 4 shows each of the musical play that's based on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". This production was presented by arrangement with Musical Theatre International (Europe). 

THE SCROOGE COMPANY

Rupert Barrington - Puppeteer and Ghost of Christmas Present
Earl Carpenter - Marley
Alison Cox - Multiple Roles
Jonathan Davis - Multiple roles and understudy Scrooge
Chloe Hughes - The Ghost of Christmas Future and multiple roles & understudy 
Tracey Taylor Jenkins - The Ghost of Christmas Past and multiple roles
Bruce McIntosh - Scrooge
Chloe Payne - The Ghost of Christmas Future and multiple roles & swing
Jamie Leigh Parker - Multiple roles & understudy
Sam Jenkinson - Young Scrooge and understudy

Creative Team 

Director 
Jo Barrington

Music Director
Jille Tregarth

Company Manager
Rupert Barrington

Deputy Stage Manager
Chloe Brown

Producer, for and on behalf of Ginger Boy Productions Limited
Earl Carpenter
ALSO STARRING 

Freya Allen - Isabelle Angus - Phoebe Angus - Alfie Angus - Isabella Benezra - Matthew Benson - Faith Burgess - Thomas Clark - Lily Rose Clayton - Daisy Davis - Giles Doyle - Tara Doyle - Imogen Derham - Rhianna Derham - Bo Filler - Alicia Freed - Clementine Greenfield - Katie Hammond - Guy Hicks - Sienna Holmes - Tallulah Knight - Anna Lane - Hermione MacNab - Rose Moore - Daniel Northbrooke - Kitty Oldale - Bethany Pearce - Lola Rose Pearson - Bethany Philpott - Abigail Pope - Olivia Reeves - Poppy Rogers — Marni Savage - Kimberley Sayers - Olivia Shatwell - Ella Sweeney - Albert Van Der Feltz - Joe Weaver - Alex Whitmarsh.*Not in person - Visual effect.

Review quote: Scrooge 2017
Bournemouth Daily Echo

“YOU know you’re onto a winner, when you wake up humming the songs from the night before. Like the three spirits that visit Ebenezer Scrooge, this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, will stay with you long after the final curtain.

Set amidst the period grandeur of the beautiful Shelley Theatre, you can well imagine the ghosts of previous audiences also sitting down to enjoy this timeless festive treat.

Ginger Boy Productions is owned by local West End star Earl Carpenter and the man himself also makes a terrifying appearance as the ghost of Jacob Marley via some very clever digital CGI trickery. Scrooge is played with real pathos by seasoned actor Bruce McIntosh and supported by a handful of exceptionally gifted adult character actors.


Though the real stars of the show are the hardworking youth cast that featured a multitude of specially chosen local performers, all under the direction of Jo Barrington the former head of performing arts at Bournemouth and Poole College.

The musical play in two acts stays faithful to the classic storyline, but is also fizzing with irresistible song, dance and puppetry. The show also really succeeds at cleverly telling a ghost story in a way that won’t frighten any children in the audience.

The spirits who appear through Scrooge don’t need to be spooky to us, and they’re not. They just need to give Scrooge a scare in the right direction and they certainly do that.

The educational, fun and feel-good factor for Scrooge is sky high and it continues its run at the Shelley Theatre until December 24”
Disney Peter Pan Jnr
"Being a part of Scrooge was an incredible experience for Daniel. To be involved in a professional production, in a new and exciting venue to him, has really enabled him to grow in confidence and self esteem. The opportunity to gain first hand knowledge from working with such an amazingly talented group of friendly, professional actors is invaluable. All Involved in the production were so keen to teach and encourage the younger cast members and pass on their extensive expertise. The whole experience was positive and most importantly, fun in a safe and nurturing environment. It has further ignited Daniel's passion for the performing arts, as well as teaching him new skills that he can carry forward in his acting career.”

Testimonials from our Scrooge company
“I've definitely seen Matt’s confidence raise as when he was 6 I had been seriously ill in hospital for four months and Matt understandably became very clingy to me but now he will go and try things he hasn't ever done. Singing dancing etc he's even joined the school dance troupe and being the only boy is a great achievement to him.
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