Charles Dickens, Neil Bartlett
Using only Charles Dickens' extraordinary words and a chameleon ensemble of eight actors, Neil Bartlett's "A Christmas Carol" brings a boldly theatrical imagination to bear on a classic story. "Gets right to the frozen heart of Dickens' classic Christmas tale . . . one of those rare festive offerings for which no adult will need the excuse of a child in tow."--"The Guardian"
Charles Dickens (1812-1870), one of the most popular and prolific writers of the 19th century, was born on February 7, 1812, in Portsea, England, to John and Elizabeth Dickens. His father was a clerk in the Naval Pay Office, and in 1824, he was arrested for debt. While his fa ...