Based on "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, this fresh, funny new
version of Scrooge, by Channel 4 comedy writer Brian Luff, takes the
much-loved Christmas story and turns it into a traditional British
pantomime. While staying true to the original story, and using lots of
the original dialogue, the script includes plenty of snappy banter,
knockabout humour, audience participation and slick, modern comedy
routines. The production requires a very large cast with lots of parts
for children. It features Mrs Fezziwig as the panto dame and an
hilarious double act called McKinley & Maconie - a couple of out of work
actors turned charity fundraisers. There's a messy slapstick "grape
treading" routine with Mr & Mrs Fezziwig during Scrooge's journey with
the Ghost of Christmas Present and the part of Jacob Marley's ghost is
ideal for a comedian. Have a very Merry Christmas with Mr Scrooge!