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A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas

SEASON: 13 November – 22 November 2026

Written by: Charles Dickens
Adapted by: Michael Wilson

By arrangement with Michael Wilson Productions, LLC.

Directed by: Joy Sweeney

Michael Wilson’s adaptation delves deep into the spectral themes of this Charles Dickens classic. Centred around the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, whom Michael Wilson says we can all see in ourselves, this is a timeless tale of the transformative power of community, from the warmth of the Cratchit family to the joyful gatherings of Fezziwig’s workplace and the bustling spirit of the streets on Christmas morning.

Suitable for children over 8 years. Theatrical haze and fog are used in this production.

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes - including a 20 minute interval.

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This production is dedicated to the memory of two very special people - John Howitt and Tom Sweeney OAM.

Read the dedication

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Performance Dates

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Fri 13 Nov	7.30pm
Sat 14 Nov	4.00pm
Sun 15 Nov	4.00pm
Thu 19 Nov	7.30pm
Fri 20 Nov	7.30pm
Sat 21 Nov	2.30pm	7.30pm
Sun 22 Nov	4.00pm

Cast

    Ebenezer Scrooge
    Trent Gardiner
  
    Bob Cratchit
    Phil Whitehouse
  
    Jacob Marley/Old Joe
    Ross Alexander
  
    Bert/Spirit of Christmas Present/2nd Solicitor
    Clive Hobson
  
    Bettye Pidgeon/Spirit of Christmas Past
    Jillian Narezzi
  
    Mr Marvel/Spirit of Christmas Future/Mr Fezziwig
    Sammy Hewett
  
    Mrs Dilber/Mrs Fezziwig
    Diane Howden
  
    Fred/Undertaker/Dick Wilkins
    Henry Garing
  
    Mrs Cratchit/Wendy Fezziwig/Beggar Woman/Rich Lady/Fred's Sister-in-Law
    Cassandra Gorman
  
    Young Scrooge/1st Solicitor/Mr Topper
    Will Evans
  
    Belle/Fred's Wife/Martha Cratchit/Nichola Fezziwig
    Daniella Hymers
  
    Fan
    Heidi Bailey
  
    Boy Scrooge/Turkey Boy/Fred's Son
    Ryan Kimpton
  
    Tiny Tim
    Madeleine van den Bol
  
    Opening Soloist/Claire/Belinda Cratchit
    Mandela Harada
  
    Peter Cratchit/School Boy
    Noah Macey
  
    Children's Ensemble
    Genevieve van den Bol
  
    Dancers
    Nikki Wilkinson, Erin Shee, Skye Cornwell and Belle Bollinger

Production Team

    Director
    Joy Sweeney
  
    Assistant Director
    Daniel Ferris
  
    Stage Manager
    Alex Duck
  
    Assistant Stage Manager
    Kate Kelly
  
    Production Manager
    Daniel Ferris
  
    Choreographer
    Janina Hamerlok
  
    Lighting Design
    Casey Moon-Watton
  
    Sound Design
    Nicholas Pang and Geoff Jones
  
    Microphones
    Simon Baldock
  
    Lighting Operator
    Casey Moon-Watton
  
    Sound Operators
    Sam Gorman, Wayne Chee
  
    Set Design
    Casey Moon-Watton
  
    Set Construction
    Casey Moon-Watton, Ross Alexander, Daniel Ferris and Ian Ackland
  
    Set Painting
    Cast and Production Team
  
    Properties
    Wendy Walker
  
    Costume Design
    Joy Sweeney
  
    Costumes
    James Worner, Willoughby Theatre Co., The Wardrobe, Joy Sweeney, Sharon Ewing
  
    Wardrobe Supervisor
    Jo Atkin
  
    Make-Up
    Bela Melrose
  
    Photography
    Daniel Ferris
  
    Designated Child Chaperones
    Helen Williams and Andrea van den Bol
  
    Production Co-ordination
    Rob White and Leah White
  
    Production Liaison
    Warren Blood
  
    Marketing
    Bronwyn Watkins, David Allsopp, Linda Young and Tonia Davis
  
    Box Office Manager
    Linda Young
  
    Front of House
    Members of Pymble Players and Zenith Theatre Staff

Dedications

John Howitt – Patron, Pymble Players Inc

This show is dedicated to the memory of our former patron and North Shore identity, John Howitt. John loved Christmas. The complete opposite of Ebenezer Scrooge, John was effortlessly kind and endlessly generous. He adored being part of the spirit of giving and would construct a vast quantity of Christmas cards, with illustrations and personal messages of warmth and hope.

Over the years, John played Santa Claus so convincingly at Christmas functions that many of us began to believe. Tragically, in December 2016, John lost his life in a traffic accident on his way to the Merry Makers Christmas function.

John was “the king of mime”, running the club and performing at the legendary 680 Coffee Theatre in Killara from the mid-1960s. He gave many performers opportunities and the benefit of his generous encouragement. This larger-than-life, genial, gentle man is still greatly missed after ten years.

John left Pymble Players a substantial financial bequest which has previously allowed much-needed technical equipment upgrades, and has contributed significantly to covering the cost of mounting this fine production of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas.

We are sure our beloved patron would be well pleased.

Tom Sweeney OAM – Vice President, Pymble Players Inc

This show is also dedicated to the memory of Tom Sweeney OAM. We lost our dear friend Tom this year. He was a vital member of the Pymble Players Community in recent years and, among other things, he was instrumental in procuring the rights to A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas.

Tom and Joy Sweeney have been institutions in North Shore community theatre for decades. Tom received the Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List for his service to the performing arts and to the community of Willoughby.

2018 was also the year that Tom and Joy began their relationship with Pymble Players – with Joy directing Dial M For Murder and Tom portraying Inspector Hubbard.

Tom was an ideas man, always providing insights and encouragement. During his time at Pymble Players, Tom brought his characteristic ‘can-do’ attitude, with seemingly endless energy, flair and inventiveness, and became Vice President of Pymble Players.

He is much missed.

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