A Christmas Carol and Other Festive Celebrations

[smallhobbit]

We celebrated Christmas yesterday with the daughter.*  We opened presents and went out for a Christmas meal - turkey and all the trimmings, followed by Christmas pud.

And then we went with her to see A Christmas Carol at Coventry Belgrade Theatre.  I've been in the main theatre a couple of times, but this was a smaller venue, the B2, which was perfect for the two performers.

This is a one-man show, with David Bradley telling the story, in a format that is based on Charles Dickens' own one man readings.  Bradley was extremely good, conveying the action without the need for any props.  He was accompanied by a singer, who also provided the sound effects.  In addition the lighting was used to increase the atmosphere. 

It was extremely enjoyable and the perfect way to round off our Christmas celebrations.


* The Daughter, an ambulance technician, is working all over Christmas.

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Glad you had a good Christmas with her. Sounds very festive.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. It was very festive - a really good way to celebrate with her (and very nice to see her!)

[corvidology]

Sounds like an absolutely lovely way to celebrate!

[smallhobbit]

It was a great way to celebrate!

[adafrog]

Sounds like a nice show.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it really was.

[scfrankles]

Kudos to your daughter and her vital work! I'm glad you were able to celebrate with her beforehand ^___^ And the performance sounds like it must have been wonderful.

[smallhobbit]

She sent us a photo of herself in her ambulance wearing a woolly hat saying 'Elf'. It was a really good performance.

[debriswoman]

That really does sound lovely:-)

[smallhobbit]

It was - an excellent day all round!