Tim Bull, as Scrooge, in the New Strolling Players production. Picture by Jennifer Burton.
STAGE REVIEW
EBENEZER turned out to be an all right geezer in the New Strolling Players musical of Scrooge.
Swapping 1840s London for Freshwater’s Memorial Hall, the cast, including the outstanding Tim Bull, who played the lead role, put on an excellent show.
There were a host of confident performances, enhanced by impressive costumes and different sets, including Scrooge’s home, his office and a London street.
Scrooge’s unfortunate aide, Bob Cratchit, was superbly played by Antony J. Moore and Joe Cotton, was brilliant as his son, Tiny Tim Cratchit.
Kevin Wilson added the fright factor in his role as Jacob Marley’s ghost and Dick Davis was very funny as the ghost of Christmas present.
Scrooge’s nephew, Harry, was played by Michael Dangerfield, and Dorothy Green, Janet Haire, Georgina King and Jill Longstaffe did a fine job, doubling up as the choir and the phantoms.
Michael Wells played the young Ebenezer and he was one of a number of young people involved in the show.
Creepy sound effects added to the spooky atmosphere of the ghostly scenes and the orchestra of George King, Phil Jones and Sandy Hunt, were perfect during this impressive musical.
Reporter: mattw@iwcpmail.co.uk