A Christmas Carol (Polka Theatre)

177 years ago on Saturday, Charles Dickens’ classic novella A Christmas Carol was first published. Since then it has been a staple of the festive period, experiencing particular prominence in our recent years of austerity which have led to increased homelessness, poverty & hunger across the UK. Part of the brilliance of the story is that […]

“Come in! and know me better, man!”

As today is what’s traditionally known as the end of the Christmas season, I thought this would be a rather apt time to let you know how #MTBChristmasCarol2017 has gone. I’m still holding out a hope of seeing the RSC’s production, but that could be some time away; you’ll hear about that if it does […]

“Marley was dead, to begin with…”

You should all be aware of where this quote comes from. Yes – it’s the opening line of Charles Dickens’ famous novella A Christmas Carol. But don’t panic! I’ve not suddenly become one of those people who gets excited for the next Christmas almost as soon as the last bit of turkey has been finished; I’m […]