Venue: Studio Theatre, Bentley House, Hertford
Performance dates: 9th - 13th December 2026

Get-togethers & Auditions

Get-together Wednesday 15th July 2026
at The Studio Theatre, Bentley House, Hertford.
Auditions Sunday 19th July 2026
at The Studio Theatre, Bentley House, Hertford.

Sami is very much looking forward to sharing her vision for this new version of this classic tale written by Sami and her husband Jon. It will be performed in our Studio this Christmas. She is looking forward to meeting anyone interested at the get together at 7.30pm on Wednesday 15th July also in our Studio. Audition pieces will be available along with audition forms and Sami will answer any questions you may have.

We are delighted that Keith Willis will be providing the musical accompaniment and suitable Christmas music for this well known piece which will be performed from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th December.

Auditions will take place at the Studio on Sunday 19thJuly from 2pm. Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from July 27th and Tuesdays and Thursdays from Tuesday 3rd November. There will be some Sunday afternoon rehearsals from the end of October onwards.

Here are descriptions of the various characters we are seeking for the cast:

Ebenezer Scrooge - Older man (50s-70s). Starts bitter, cold, and isolated; transforms into joyful, generous, and warm. A big emotional journey.
Narrator - Any gender, adult. Guides the audience with clarity and atmosphere; may weave in/out of action.
Bob Cratchit - Adult man (30s-50s). Gentle, patient, and optimistic despite hardship; full of quiet warmth and kindness.
Clara - Female, (25-40). Fred's wife or fiancée; perceptive, gently witty; compassionate.
Tiny Tim - Child ( playing age 6-10). Physically fragile but emotionally bright, hopeful, and loving.
Jacob Marley - Older man (50s-70s). Tormented, regretful ghost; intense and dramatic, driven by guilt and urgency.
Ghost of Christmas Past - Ageless (often played as childlike to young adult). Calm, reflective, and slightly mysterious; carries a sense of nostalgia.
Ghost of Christmas Present - Adult (30s-50s). Jolly, larger-than-life, warm, and generous; full of energy and humour.
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come - Any age/any actor. Silent, ominous, and foreboding; communicates through presence and movement.
Fred - Young adult man (20s-30s). Cheerful, lively, and full of festive spirit; kind-hearted and forgiving.
Belle - Young adult woman (20s-30s). Gentle but emotionally strong; experiences sadness and disappointment with dignity.
Mr Fezziwig - Male, (50-70). Larger than life, generous; comic warmth and genuine authority.
Chorus/Carollers - Mixed ages. Townsfolk, clerks, party guests, observers; may also provide transitions.
Crachit children - Mixture of ages, will also be in chorus Please note that all children, including Tiny Tim, must have reached their 9th birthday by the 6th of December.

Do come along to the get together to hear about this exciting show. If you can't make that day please contact Julie Markey at jjmarkey3@gmail.com to arrange your audition.