The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit

22nd November to 29th December 2019 – Hope Mill Theatre

An Aria Entertainment and Hope Mill Theatre production
Produced in association with Timothy Cratchit Developmental LLC.

The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit by the writer of our 2017 hit musical and The Times Critic Pick Little Women tells the tale of a young man, Timothy, who sets out to find his place in an expanding and volatile world.

Inspired by the characters of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the story follows the plight of young Tim from the home of his benefactor, Ebenezer Scrooge, to the theatrical madness of the great comic, Giuseppe Grimaldi.

Enjoy this fantastic sequel to the most loved and celebrated show A Christmas Carol this Christmas at Hope Mill Theatre.

If you liked our production of Pippin – you will love The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit!

CAST

MISS TULIPS & MOMO/VIOLIN – HANNAH BROWN
GUIDO & CLARINET – TADEK CHMIEL
LUCY – SAMMY GRAHAM
EBENEZER SCROOGE – PAUL GREENWOOD
GIORGIO, TOBY & JACOB MARLEY – DIMITRI GRIPARI
TIMOTHY CRATCHIT – RYAN KOPEL
GRIMALDI – MICHAEL MATUS
MRS LINDEN & MRS POOLE – HELEN PEARSON
ARIA – SADIE-JEAN SHIRLEY
MR ARCHIBALD & TRUMPET – TOM STERLING
QUILP & MR GOLDSMITH – TREVOR WHITTAKER

CREATIVE TEAM

BOOK – Allan Knee
MUSIC AND LYRICS – Andre Catrini

DIRECTOR – Jonathan O’Boyle
CHOREOGRAPHER – Sam Spencer-Lane
MUSICAL DIRECTOR – Chris Poon
SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER – Gregor Donnelly
LIGHTING DESIGNER – Aaron J Dootson
SOUND DESIGNER – Paul Gavin
MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS – Assaf Gleizner
CASTING DIRECTOR – Jane Deitch
MARKETING – Dressing Room 5
PR – Amanda Malpass PR
GENERAL MANAGEMENT – Chris Matanlé & Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – Ali Kennedy Scott
PRODUCER – Hope Mill Theatre
PRODUCER – Aria Entertainment
PRODUCER – Timothy Cratchit Development LLC

“With powerful performances and a vibrant cast, The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit creates an entertaining musical filled with laughter which is perfectly complemented by the Christmas atmosphere” – FAIRY POWERED PRODUCTIONS ★★★★★

“phenomenal performances and ridiculously catchy songs” – MY FESTIVE FIZZY POP ★★★★★

“an inventive new musical that blends the crazy theatrics of the circus with characters we all know and love.” – AMY STUTZ ★★★★

“Ryan Kopel as Timothy Cratchit gives an outstanding performance, or dare I say, astonishing.” – NORTH WEST END ★★★★

“…delivered with real heart and great humour, a wonderfully uplifting tale for the festive season.” – OPENING NIGHT ★★★★