Twist on Dickens

A Christmas Carol – As told by Jacob Marley (deceased), adapted and performed by James Hyland presents the well-loved tale from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, who is condemned to carry throughout eternity the heavy chain he forged in life.
Through Marley’s words we see how three ghostly visitors opened Scrooge’s eyes to the similarly bleak future awaiting him... Catch it on Saturday, December 9, at Croft Hall, Hungerford (7.30pm) Tickets £7.50 from Newbury Building Society Hungerford branch or telephone (01488) 684038.
Following the record-breaking box office success of A Christmas Carol – As told by Jacob Marley (deceased) multi award-winning actor/writer James Hyland has been awarded Best Performer in Theatre (Fringe Report Awards 2012) as well a nomination for The London Theatre Award (London Awards for Art and Performance 2012) in competition with Matilda The Musical. The enduring success of James acclaimed one-man show has led to an invitation from Buckingham Palace to attend a reception with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to mark the Bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens.