A Christmas Carol
Synopsis
A Christmas classic revisited in dance form at the Finnish National Opera: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It's the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy, miserly old man who, on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. A magical tale popular with all ages, adapted into a ballet by an all-British artistic team including composer Sally Beamish and choreographer David Bintley.
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Esittelyssä Saiturin joulu / Spotlight on A Christmas Carol (Finnish National Ballet)
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2023-11-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Abigail Sheppard
Belle
Johann Pakkanen
Scrooge
Martin Nudo
Young Scrooge
Frans Valkama
Bob Cratchit
Zhiyao Chen
The Spirit of Christmas Past
Jun Xia
Fred, Scrooge's nephew
Janne Kouhia
Tiny Tim Cratchit
Sergei Popov
Marley's Ghost / Young Jacob Marley
Samuli Poutanen
The Spirit of Christmas Present
Florian Modan
The Spirit of Christmas yet to come
Rebecca King
Mrs Cratchit
Hanako Matsune
Arabella, Fred's Wife
Finnisches Nationalballet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jussi Buckbee, Anna Fleischle
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Sally Beamish
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- ARTE Concert, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jussi Buckbee, Anna Fleischle
Charles Dickens
Sally Beamish
Department Leadership Roster
Jussi Buckbee
Director
Anna Fleischle
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
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What is A Christmas Carol about?
A Christmas classic revisited in dance form at the Finnish National Opera: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It's the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy, miserly old man who, on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. A magical tale popular with all ages, adapted into a ballet by an all-British artistic team including composer Sally Beamish and choreographer David Bintley.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Jussi Buckbee, Anna Fleischle.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Abigail Sheppard, Johann Pakkanen, Martin Nudo, Frans Valkama, Zhiyao Chen.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Sally Beamish.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".