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2010-2011: Vancouver's most intimate venue. Contemporary theatre, dance and music

The Christmas Carol Project

Brass Monkey Productions

 

“For a genuinely lovely seasonal treat, this is just the thing...” – Globe & Mail

Western Canada's hippest holiday tradition comes to Vancouver! Celebrate the Christmas season with the captivating music of Juno-nominated folk musicians. This show features an extremely talented cast of Edmonton-based musicians who have created a collection of songs written from the perspectives of each character in this beloved Christmas fable. An enchanting musical version of Dickens' tale, The Christmas Carol Project is a unique and captivating blend of classic literature and contemporary music—a perfect entertainment option for the whole family.

Since its inception in 1996, The Christmas Carol Project has seen more than 60 performances, three tours, a CD and an award-winning television special. The cast includes Bill Bourne, Kevin Cook, Maria Dunn, Tom Roschkov, Terry Morrison, Al Brant, Dale Ladouceur and Bill Hobson.

“The very notion of writing a musical version of A Christmas Carol seems like madness. But it’s divine madness. The album features brilliant local people like Bill Bourne and Maria Dunn on songs that manage to capture the spirit of Christmas and the spirit of the Charles Dickens story without being the least bit corny or maudlin about it. It’s ‘haunting.’ Ho, ho, ho ...”
- Edmonton Sun