Living in London during the 1800s probably wasn’t as cheery as the characters of “A Christmas Carol” made it seem. “Invasion: Christmas Carol” returns to the stage at Dad’s Garage, this time with a look at the realities those Dickens characters faced in Victorian London.
Director Amber Nash brings a darker perspective on the classic tale.
“This year, I really wanted to focus on the fact that ‘Christmas Carol’ is a ghost story,” she said. “It’s a scary story, and there’s definitely some darker elements than I think people are used to seeing at the beginning of the show.”
While the tale is being played out, Ebenezer Scrooge will encounter a new “invader” each night. The twist–he won’t know who the invader is until they step out on stage.
“Scrooge is a really cool part because he really is just one note–mean. It really is a story about someone going through a lot and learning about who they really are and figuring out that they’re wrong and can change,” said actor Ed Morgan on his portrayal of Scrooge.
