The West End adaptation to be subtitled in English.
Rovaniemi Theatre in Lapland, Finland, approaches Christmastime with the charming and beloved classic, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (Saiturin joulu in Finnish). The premiere will take place on November 27th 2024.
The play is based on Charles Dickens’ novella, published in 1843, that has since won over hearts worldwide in numerous stage adaptations and films.
With the production Rovaniemi Theatre also contributes to the constantly increasing tourism in Rovaniemi and Lapland by subtitling this Finnish spoken play in English, thus enabling the play to be enjoyed by international visitors.
“Finally we are able to respond to the increasing demand from visitors and local tourism providers and offer Finnish theatre to constantly growing groups of international visitors” says Sari Alatalo, executive director of Rovaniemi Theatre.
In Rovaniemi, the official city of Santa Claus, we see the dramatization by the renowned British playwright Patrick Barlow. In this fast-paced yet poignant stage adaptation, Barlow skilfully uses witty British humour. Music plays an important role in enhancing the story. The adaptation received accolades at London’s West End, and the Finnish premiere will take place at the Rovaniemi Theatre in November 2024.
The directing is by Johanna Freundlich and visuals by Mark Väisänen. This experienced and award-winning duo has worked together for years including, for instance, at the Finnish National Opera and the City Theatres of Turku, Helsinki, Espoo and Jyväskylä. The main character Ebenezer Scrooge is played by Kari Koivukangas, his loyal right hand by Marko Syysmaa, and the love of his youth by Kirsi Kärnä.
Tickets for A Christmas Carol are already on sale.
