Enter the whimsical world of Beatrix Potter as her beloved characters twirl into life on stage in London’s Covent Garden.
Frederick Ashton's Tales of Beatrix Potter
Ballet
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Theater104 min2022PG
From Nottingham Playhouse, witness Scrooge's transformation from a miserly recluse to a beacon of redemption in Mark Gatiss' clever retelling of Dickens' Christmas classic. Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who) stars as Jacob Marley, the haunting specter of Scrooge's late business partner. Marley materializes, shackled by the weight of his past greed to implore Ebenezer Scrooge (Nicholas Farrell ) to amend his ways to avoid a similar dreadful fate - setting the stage for three spine-tingling spectral visits that challenge Scrooge's very soul. Filmed live at London's beautiful Alexandra Palace Theatre, this production blends theatrical whimsy with mesmerizing special effects completely transporting audiences to the chilling Victorian world of Dickens.
Why Watch This
“Written by and starring Mark Gatiss, the production leans into the gothic elements of Dickens's original text, restoring the genuine frights and dark atmosphere to show that this classic is, at its heart, a ghost story. Recorded live at the Victorian-era theater at Alexandra Palace, the venue's naturally decayed walls, grand scale, and eerie historic atmosphere serve as the perfect setting.”
— Marquee TV Content Curator