Northern Ballet Theatre :: A Christmas Carol Reviews

Steven Wheeler as the ‘Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come’ [2006]

Chiaki Nagao as the ‘Ghost of Chistmas Past’ [2006]

Darren Goldsmith as ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’ [2006]

Northern Ballet Theatre's adaptation of A Christmas Carol is something out of this world … nothing short of brilliant … Lez Brotherston's stunning design and brilliant costumes were complimented by Carl Davis's musical mix of carols and song … The dancers were awe-inspiring &heelip; has set the stage for what Christmas should really be about.

Northampton Herald & Post

…a lavish extravaganza of sumptuous costumes and fancy footwork. It is a delight to behold … a most ingenious set… This production has such a feel-good factor it is guaranteed to captivate all ages and make the most humbug heart feel generous.

Northern Echo

Massimo Moricone has a facility for imbuing his choreography with an earthy realism … he allows the steps to blend naturally into the action, furthering the plot with subtle nuances … dancing stripped of the motiveless artificiality we have come to associate with classical ballet … a thoroughly rewarding theatrical experience.

Scotland On Sunday

…the production has a distinct air of the West End show about it… NBT's A Christmas Carol is big, swirly feelgood stuff … it's a winter-busting night out.

The List

Superlatives abound in describing Northern Ballet Theatre's magnificent production of A Christmas Carol … sparkling choreography … the company is on top form… This is ballet at its most accessible and while purists may disagree, the response of the enthusiastic audience was a joy.

The Stage

This enchanting recreation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is theatre, musical and ballet rolled into one delicious treat… Jeremy Kerridge is superb as Scrooge… This ballet brings a touch of comedy, drame, sadness and delight, and you are spellbound by the magic of the tale that the dancers are telling with movement. Enchanting and mesmerising.

York Evening Post

Christmas starts here. With a dance dramatisation of the season's most enduring story, all magically unfolds in moving tableaux of Dickensian greetings-card scenes. Stunning colours, lavish costumes and sumptuous settings make this the one show not to miss this Christmas.

Yorkshire Evening Post

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