A Christmas Carol 

Interactive Musical Story Theatre 

adapted from Charles Dickens

Suitable for KS2 KS3 & SEN

YOU PROVIDE THE SPACE - WE COME TO YOU!

Why not celebrate this winter with this simple but magical piece of storytelling theatre!

A bespoke workshop is included with each performance and you can book up to two shows on the same day for the special price of £500.

SPECIAL WINTER OFFER – £50 DISCOUNT

(when booking dates in December 2009 and January 2010)

Ideal for family or party events too!

This lively adaptation is in it’s 7th year and takes us on a ghostly journey of redemption with laughter, tears, songs and even a chance to play Scrooge himself!

 

‘This skilfully adapted Dickens’ classic creates an amazingly energetic, enjoyable rollercoaster ride for young and old through Victorian music hall culture, the workhouse-shadowed lives of ragged children and the divide between Victorian rich and poor.'

 

‘The actors have a charisma and enthusiasm that is more impressive than any special effects, meaning that a compelling atmosphere is created using only a few props, a piano and the power of the original text.  The performers are experts at adapting the basic structure to accommodate different audiences from the young and their families to a totally adult audience. Lovely!'

Lisa Yates – Learning and Community Officer, The Ragged School Museum

‘My students came away with enthusiasm for Dickens and a further understanding of the period’

Secondary Teacher at Museum Of London

Key learning areas:

• Group work and participation
• Singing and enjoyment of music
• Role play
• Costume handling
• Origins of Victorian Christmas traditions
• Exercising imagination

Key outcomes:

• Confidence building
• Deepening group relationships
• Understanding of Victorian culture and beliefs
• Familiarity with Dickens and his legacy
• Introduces audiences to live theatre
• Dickens’ text made attractive and accessible

 'A Christmas Carol' Special Requirments (Click here)

 

Lizzie's Previous Experiences include...

The English Teaching Theatre. – Director Doug Case and Ken Wilson
I started out in the 80s as an actor and company member singing and performing sketches to people learning English as a second language. This meant touring all over the world from Belgium to Brazil over a period of 18 years!

The V and A Museum Of Childhood. With the inspirational Peter Kinsey I wrote and performed over 30 musical shows and trails over a number of years.

Discover – Stratford
Creating and delivering stories and story building sessions.

The Ragged School
Actress – portraying a Victorian teacher

Radio – BBC World Service
Loftus Productions – The Language Doctor I was Nurse Evans for three series of this popular programme – produced by the brilliant and much missed Nigel Acheson.

Museum Educator and Storyteller
I also lead family workshops and history storytelling performances and devise and deliver school sessions in London museums, art galleries and heritage sites -Reception up to KS3.

Over 55s
I have worked extensively with this age group and am very interested in intergenerational projects .

Testimonials

Candice Cresswell
Tudors and Victorian Childhood including Dickens and songs from Oliver
At St Christopher’s Independent Girls schools 4 – 11
For their Special Topic Week.

“Dear Lizzie Thank you so much for such a wonderful day yesterday. Your stories were fabulous and the girls were totally entranced. I really thought the whole day went fantastically well and I have had brilliant feedback from the Reception and Year 5 classes as well.
‘You were absolutely brilliant and a real hit with the girls. They were totally entranced by the stories and I think you really brought their studies of the Victorian and Tudor eras to life.
And the teachers thought you were amazing too !
I will definitely be in touch again soon to organise another visit to the school.
All the best.”

 

Titus and the Missing Brooch – Roman Stories
By Lizzie Lewendon
Family audience at Museum Of London – Sunday 15th March

• Great story for children and adults alike. We were all thoroughly transported and entertained.
• Very, very good storyteller – encouraging audience participation   - excellent and enjoyable.
• I thought it was great.  We came here because we are studying the Romans in School.
• By Carlotta age 10 years old (she drew a picture of the shawl and the missing brooch)
• ‘Great’ says our 7 year old daughter. We enjoyed it as well – it was a very gripping story and also educational.
• Thank you for your wonderfully engaging story-telling style!
• Really good story – by Laurie 7 years old and Joe 3 years.
• Mesmerising! – 4 year old entranced – adults captivated too. Nice to participate as well!

 

Family Story Building Around the great fire of London – Museum Of London 2009

• Cara + James enjoyed today very much. The singing especially!
• I Loved making my own story book. Snacks
• I loved making up our own stories bit
• I liked it all of it especially the biscuits
• Excellent. The storyteller held the children’s attention very well (and the parents!)

 

 

Publications

CDs

Musical Tales And Songs - For Classroom and Home
Over 60 minutes - £8.00
I have produced a CD of ‘bite size’ musical story adaptations from Hans Andersen plus original tunes to sing along to.

Booking Information

Home:	London
Travels to:	Additional travel and accommodation expenses to be added outside central London.
Prices:	SPECIAL WINTER OFFER – £50 OFF!! Booking from 9th November to 24th January 2010 (including weekends)

Publications by the Author