{"id":475768,"date":"2025-10-05T11:47:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T11:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/475768\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T11:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T11:47:11","slug":"a-christmas-carol-to-return-to-st-georges-hall-in-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/475768\/","title":{"rendered":"A Christmas Carol to return to St George&#8217;s Hall in Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  GINIFICENT Theatre Company will bring its acclaimed production of A Christmas Carol to the Great Hall at St George\u2019s Hall in Liverpool, running from December 12 to 24, 2025.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Now in its 23rd consecutive year, the production promises a &#8220;bone-chilling&#8221; retelling of Charles Dickens\u2019 classic tale in a new setting.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Supplied)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The company has previously staged the show in the Concert Room for eight years.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Liam Scott, director and producer, said: &#8220;We\u2019re thrilled to be working in the breathtaking Great Hall this year.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;The space allows us to create something truly special \u2014 we have lots of new changes planned and we can\u2019t wait to share them with our audience.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The show features a 14-strong cast, including four musicians who will create a live, cinematic soundscape to transport audiences into Victorian London.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   style=\"width: 100%;\"\/>(Image: Supplied)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  GINIFICENT\u2019s adaptation stays true to Dickens&#8217; 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