A Christmas Carol

A one-man theatre production in which Jacob Marley, the late business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge, recounts Dickens's tale from beyond the grave. It is presented in Leeds at The Old Woollen.

Brother Wolf presents this stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol, told from the viewpoint of Jacob Marley, Scrooge's deceased business partner. Condemned to drag the heavy chain he forged in life, Marley recounts how the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge found his way to redemption, after three spirits showed him the true value of love and forgiveness. The production is adapted and performed by James Hyland, with music by Chris Warner.

It is a one-person show: James Hyland is the only actor on stage and takes on the whole cast, bringing each character to life through voice and performance. Reviewers have praised the acting and the voice work, and the production has received several awards, including an Offcomm Commendation at the Off West End Awards and the Best Performer in Theatre prize at the Fringe Report Awards. It was also nominated for a London Theatre Award.

The Old Woollen, where this production is staged in Leeds, hosts concerts and shows. The piece suits anyone wanting a theatrical retelling of Dickens's Christmas story, delivered by a single performer.