A BARN THEATRE REVIVAL
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
ANNOUNCED FOR
THE BARN THEATRE’s 2025 CHRISTMAS SHOW
WRITTEN BY CHARLES DICKENS
ADAPTED BY ALAN POLLOCK
DIRECTED BY JESSICA DANIELS
MONDAY 1 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 4 JANUARY
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CEO and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis, Executive Director Liam McMullan, and the whole team at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester, are delighted to announce the creative team for their 2025 Christmas show, Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol (Monday 1 December – Sunday 4 January, with a national press night on Wednesday 3 December).
The show stars Jack Lord (The Book Thief, Prince of Wales Theatre; War Horse, National Theatre Tour) as ‘Scrooge’, Paul Kemble (Top Hat, The Mill at Sonning; To The Streets, China Plate and the Birmingham Hippodrome) as ‘Narrator 4’, ‘Fezziwig’ and ‘Bob Cratchit’, Sam Lightfoot-Loftus (Twelfth Night, Stafford Gatehouse; Wishmas, Secret Cinema) as ‘Narrator 5’, Fred’ and ‘Young Scrooge’, Louise Faulkner (Eastenders, BBC; Lady Windermere’s Fan, BKL) as ‘Narrator 1’, ‘Mrs Cratchit’ and ‘Mrs Fezziwig’. The cast is completed by Rachael Kendall Brown (Get Down Tonight, ATG Productions; Where Eagles Fly, Irish Musicals & GFD Promotions) as ‘Narrator 3’ and ‘Belle’, and Claire Lee Shenfield (Little Women, UK Tour; A Christmas Carol, Derby Theatre) as ‘Narrator 2’ and ‘Fan’.
Adapted by Alan Pollock,Charles Dickens’A Christmas Carolwill be directed by Jessica Daniels with set and costume design from Anna Kelsey, lighting design by Jodie Underwood, on sound design, composition and musical direction will be Anna Pool, with movement direction by Phoebe Hyder and Anthony Houghton on Casting Direction.
This magical adaptation of A Christmas Carol promises to be the perfect way to capture the true spirit of the season. From the moment you step into the Barn Theatre, you’ll be whisked away by the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his remarkable journey of redemption.
With an enchanting original score and the magic of Christmas brought to life on stage, this production is sure to fill your heart with warmth, joy, and a renewed appreciation for the season’s true meaning. Together with your loved ones, experience the wonder of Scrooge’s transformation as he’s visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future—a tale that reminds us all of the power of kindness, love, and second chances.
Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a little “Bah, humbug!”—and a visit to the Barn Theatre. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday tradition that will leave you and your family brimming with happiness and festive cheer!
Barn Theatre’s CEO and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis and Executive Director and Producer Liam McMullan said, “We’re delighted to be bringing Alan Pollock’s brilliant adaptation of A Christmas Carol back to the Barn this festive season. With Jess Daniels’ inspired direction, this timeless story will be reimagined with the heart, humour and magic that make Christmas at the Barn so special.”
The Barn Theatre is an award-winning producing-house in the heart of the Cotswolds, on a mission to inspire communities and champion the power of storytelling.