Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Returns to The Barn Theatre This Christmas
A Barn Theatre Revival – Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Barn Theatre’s 2025 Christmas Show
CEO and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis, Executive Director Liam McMullan, and the entire team at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester are thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for their 2025 Christmas production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Monday 1 December – Sunday 4 January, with a national press night on Wednesday 3 December).
The festive favourite stars Jack Lord (The Book Thief, Prince of Wales Theatre; War Horse, National Theatre Tour) as ‘Scrooge’, Paul Kemble (Top Hat, The Mill at Sonning; To The Streets, China Plate and the Birmingham Hippodrome) as ‘Narrator 4’, ‘Fezziwig’ and ‘Bob Cratchit’, and Sam Lightfoot-Loftus (Twelfth Night, Stafford Gatehouse; Wishmas, Secret Cinema) as ‘Narrator 5’, ‘Fred’ and ‘Young Scrooge’.
Louise Faulkner (Eastenders, BBC; Lady Windermere’s Fan, BKL) joins as ‘Narrator 1’, ‘Mrs Cratchit’ and ‘Mrs Fezziwig’, with Rachael Kendall Brown (Get Down Tonight, ATG Productions; Where Eagles Fly, Irish Musicals & GFD Promotions) as ‘Narrator 3’ and ‘Belle’, and Claire Lee Shenfield (Little Women, UK Tour; A Christmas Carol, Derby Theatre) as ‘Narrator 2’ and ‘Fan’.
Adapted by Alan Pollock, this beloved Dickens tale is directed by Jessica Daniels, with set and costume design by Anna Kelsey, lighting design by Jodie Underwood, sound design, composition and musical direction by Anna Pool, movement direction by Phoebe Hyder, and casting by Anthony Houghton.
This enchanting adaptation promises to capture the spirit of the season, whisking audiences away into Ebenezer Scrooge’s heartwarming journey of redemption. With an original score, festive magic, and a timeless message of kindness and love, A Christmas Carol at the Barn Theatre is set to be the perfect family tradition.
Barn Theatre’s CEO and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis and Executive Director and Producer Liam McMullan said, “We’re delighted to be bringing Alan Pollock’s brilliant adaptation of A Christmas Carol back to the Barn this festive season. With Jess Daniels’ inspired direction, this timeless story will be reimagined with the heart, humour and magic that make Christmas at the Barn so special.”
The Barn Theatre continues its mission as an award-winning producing house in the heart of the Cotswolds, inspiring communities through the power of storytelling.
Book your tickets now for A Christmas Carol at the Barn Theatre
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9 November 2025
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