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Christmas Carol

Wed, 1 Dec 2004, 09:01 am
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Attic Theatre Company brings Spirits of Christmas to St GeorgeÂ’s College

Bring a rug or beach chair and picnic with friends and family in the stunning private courtyard of St GeorgeÂ’s College, Crawley before enjoying a magical performance from PerthÂ’s newest classic theatre company.

The first time in its 74 year history that the College has been used for a theatre season, the red-brick, cloistered masterpiece offers the perfect setting for this uplifting story of the power of Christmas.

“The St George’s College courtyard could have been designed for classic theatre” said artistic director Stephen Lee. “The sheltered, cloistered space will be easier on the voice than many outdoor venues and it has a backdrop of old ivied walls, turrets, steps and fountains that many directors can only dream about”.

Patrons will be able to picnic under the stars on the grass before enjoying a magical performance as Attic Theatre Company brings to life the characters of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Spirits of Christmas in a classic retelling of A Christmas Carol to delight young and old alike.

Unlike many versions of the story, this production remains totally faithful to the 1843 novel, as the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future take us on a colourful and touching journey through the life of cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge. Slowly, Scrooge comes to understand what he has missed by living physically and emotionally shut off from the world around him and, for the first time in many years, greets Christmas morning with joy.

Attic Theatre Company has been formed to provide opportunities for talented local actors to present exciting, fresh productions of some of the worldÂ’s most-loved classic works. We hope to continue to perform in inspirational venues such as St GeorgeÂ’s College, keeping ticket prices affordable and the theatre accessible to everyone.

A Christmas Carol previews on 7 and 8 December with performances from 9 to 24 December. Tickets, including family, group and season passes, are available through BOCS.

The other shows in the Attic Theatre Company Summer Season are William ShakespeareÂ’s As You Like It in January and Tom StoppardÂ’s The Real Inspector Hound during February.

For more information, contact Margaret Allen, General Manager, on 0408 958 840.


Picnic from 6:30pm (6:00pm Christmas Eve)
All performances 8:00pm (7:00pm Christmas Eve)
Previews
Tues 7 and Wed 8 December
Season
9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 December

Ticket Prices Preview/Season
Adults $20.00/$24.00
Concession (tertiary students, pensioners) $15.00/$19.00
Children (high school and younger) $12.00/$16.00
Family (2 adults/2 children) $55.00/$70.00

Group and season bookings also available

VENUE St GeorgeÂ’s College, Mounts Bay Road, Crawley
(near the University of Western Australia)

PARKING Corner Hackett Drive and Mounts Bay Road

Book through BOCS on 9484 1133
www.bocsticketing.com.au Transaction fees may apply

Book now AT BOCS for
ShakespeareÁ•s As You Like It 6 to 22 January 2005
StoppardÂ’s The Real Inspector Hound 3 to 19 February

Season tickets available for all three plays or for any two.

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