A Christmas Carol (Image: Lyric Theatre) Lyric Theatre Belfast has Christmas all wrapped up this year with a new production of A Christmas Carol. Running from Saturday 30 November to Saturday 11 January, the timeless Christmas tale by Charles Dickens has been joyously reimagined by award-winning playwright Marie Jones. Directed by Matthew McElhinney and starring Dan Gordon as Ebenezer Scrooge, the Christmas show promises a magical experience this holiday season.
Read more: Key details on Belfast Christmas Market 2024 as countdown begins Set in the heart of Victorian Belfast, this fresh adaptation from Marie Jones breathes new life into Dickens’ beloved story, infusing it with laughter, music, and festive charm. A Christmas Carol follows the unforgettable journey of Scrooge (Dan Gordon) as he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. A talented cast will bring multiple characters to life, transforming the Lyric stage into a bustling Victorian Belfast cityscape filled with joy, redemption, and holiday sparkle.
Cast includes Marty Maguire, Richard Clements, Matthew Forsythe, Jayne Wisener, Jonny Grogan, Mary Moulds, Ellen Whitehead, Katie Shortt, and Conor Hinds. Jimmy Fay, Executive Producer of the Lyric Theatre, said: "A Christmas Carol is one of the greatest stories ever told about redemption, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. Cast of A Christmas Carol "This year, we are especially excited to bring this timeless tale to life in the heart .