A Christmas Carol is a charming holiday season show for anyone who loves music, hearty laughter and the world of Charles Dickens’ stories!

A Christmas Carol is a charming holiday season show for anyone who loves music, hearty laughter and the world of Charles Dickens’ stories!

Toby Park, artistic director of the English Spymonkey Theatre, made his return to Finland by directing a musical celebration inspired by a beloved classic of British culture. This inventive and hilarious performance captures the spirit of Christmas and the essence of humanity by blending theatre, physical comedy and music.

On stage are Jouni and Petri Bäckström, familiar from Fabulous Bäckström Brothers productions, and Reetta Ristimäki, joined by the wonderfully talented and charming singer-actress Emmi Hatjasalo. This Greta Productions performance will be warmly remembered for many Christmases to come.

Event duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (incl. intermission)

CREATIVE TEAM
Performers: Jouni Bäckström, Petri Bäckström, Reetta Ristimäki and Emmi Hatjasalo
Dramatisation of the original work: Reetta Ristimäki
Co-scriptwriting: Jouni Bäckström
Music dramaturgy: Jouni Bäckström and the creative team
Composition and arrangement: e.g. Jouni Bäckström, Markus Fagerudd and Jukka Nykänen
Directed by: Toby Park
Assistant Director: Tommi Bäckström
Costume design: Marja Uusitalo
Light design: Tuittu Teivainen
Sound design: Max Marshall
Original work: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Recommended age: For persons aged 7 and above
Performance language: Finnish
Production: Greta Productions
The premiere took place on 5 November 2021 as a co-production between Greta Productions, Fabulous Bäckström Brothers and Music Theatre Kapsäkki.

“A Dickens classic that genuinely entertains and resonates. The skilful musicianship is a pleasure to listen to, and at its best, the multilayered musical numbers truly touch the heart.”
– Demokraatti

“One of the best mood-setters for the end-of-year holiday spirit.”
– Teatteri & Tanssi + Sirkus magazine

“What a joy to be swept up in the lively medley of Christmas songs built around the story.”
– Hanna Helavuori

“The magic of A Christmas Carol is enchanting. It is a show filled with beautiful, multilayered music, hearty laughter and the magical world of a Dickensian tale.”
– Risto Kolanen