(Community announcement by SFU Woodwards)

Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol is beautifully retold in this contemporary adaptation cleverly set within Vancouver's Downtown East Side whilst ever echoing the harsh social and economic themes of a Dickensian London. Specifically, our Scrooge preys upon his desperate clientele as a merciless pawnshop operator/hotel landlord—displacing people-for-profit through heartless reno-victions.

This poignant yet ever humourous musical is directed by award winning Renae Morriseau featuring a stellar cast lead by Jim Byrnes, Tom Pickett, Kevin McNulty, Jenifer Brousseau and Sam Bob. St James Academy choir and Governor General community award recipient, Stephen Lytton, add their rich voices to this unique adptation.

Renowned Vancouver muralist Richard Tetrault's iconic images of back alleys, ravens and Vancouver's port side provide compelling backdrops to this production.

Blues, gospel and industrial rock genres are interspersed with traditional seasonal favourites lead by the musical director Bill Costin.

Commissioned and co-produced by SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs, Vancouver Moving Theatre and Full Circle: First Performance as a community benefit for the annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival.

ACCESS:

At the Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St.

Opening Night: Thursday, December 6, 7:30 PM
Evening shows: December 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, 7:30PM
Matinees: DECEMBER 8, 9, 15, 16 and 22, 2:00 PM

Box Office Hours: Wed - Sat, 2:00-6:00 PM. Phone: 778-782-9286, email: gca_guestservices@sfu.ca

MORE INFO:

https://www.sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/events/events1/2018-fall/BahHumbug2018.html