Listen to An Aberdeen Christmas Carol – a brand new audio drama

And this wonderful production will also spread joy and giving this festive season by supporting two worthwhile charities, The Big Christmas Food Appeal and Aberdeen Warm Spaces.

Kern Falconer recording his role as Scrooge in Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied by Ten Feet Tall Theatre

Synopis of An Aberdeen Christmas Carol

Adapted to Victorian Aberdeen, join the miser Scrooge in this smash hit of an audio drama as he journeys through his past, present and future to discover peace and joy in time for Christmas.

This uplifting classic about compassion and redemption celebrates community at Christmas.

More than 60 local voices feature in this production – made up local residents, artists and community groups and choirs.

It’s the perfect accompaniment – for all ages – when out for a wintry walk or resting on the sofa.

Recorded at SHMU studios, Aberdeen, Dec 2022

Joyce Falconer provides the voice of the Ghost Of Christmas Past in An Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied by Ten Feet Tall Theatre

Supporting charities

This production is free to access. We are inviting donations to two important local charities that are focussing on providing survival essentials to those who are in need in the north-east

Big Christmas Food Appeal

Tackling poverty here in the north-east, aiming to make sure that no one goes without food or other essentials this winter.

The Big Christmas Food Appeal sees the Press and Journal, Evening Express, Original 106 and Energy Voice team up to raise vital cash and donations for our charity partner Cfine.

 

How to listen to An Aberdeen Christmas Carol

You can listen to An Aberdeen Christmas Carol by clicking on the image below:

Cast

Ensemble: Heidi Addison, Ben Barclay, Illona Immovaara, Marie Angele Lago, Eve Martin, Talatu Nweke,  Joann Watt

Ben Barclay,Stewart Aitken, Joann Watt, Illona Immovaara, Talatu Nweke, Victoria Matthew, Michael James Garden, Kathleen Duguid all appear in An Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied by Ten Feet Tall Theatre.
Paige Megan Christie Tiny Tim

Jack Elvey Bob Cratchit

Fiona Lindsay Mrs Cratchit

Vikki Stephen Martha

Litttle Paige Christie is the voice of Tiny Tim in An Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied by Ten Feet Tall  Theatre.
Miles Stebens 1st Voice

Euan Murray 2nd Voice

Archie Taylor Boy

Jenni Richardson Belle

Bryan McKellar Younger Scrooge

Jim Currie Belle’s Husband

Jenni Richardson and Jim Currie recording their roles in An Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied by Ten Feet Tall Theatre
Michael James Garden Fred

Kathleen Duguid Charity Worker 1

Victoria Matthew Charity Worker 2

Mark Wood Jacob Marley

Joyce Falconer Ghost Of Christmas Past

Ciaran Drysder Ghost of Christmas Present

Louise Ludgate Narrator

Kern Falconer Ebenezer Scrooge

The Capollos were among the local artists who provided music for An Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image@ Supplied by Ten Feet Tall Theatre

Music by

The Capollos

Florence Jack

The Little Kicks

ACE Voices

University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir

Sound Design: Samm Anga

Sound Engineer: Don Richardson

Producer: Cameron Mowat

Assistant Producer: Stewart Aitken

Graphic Design: Neil Ruddiforth

Video and Pictures: Mark Wood

The University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir took part in  An Aberdeen Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied by Ten Feet Tall Theatre

Supported by:

Aberdeen City Council Creative Funding

Station House Media Unit (SHMU)

The Press and Journal and Evening Express

Many thanks to: Scott Begbie, Joe Churcher, Shona Gossip, all at the Press and Journal and Evening Express, Adele Keith and Shmu, David Fryer at Old Torry CC, Rachel Smith at Powis CC.

Produced by Ten Feet Tall Theatre

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