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The Chimes
by Charles Dickens.
Book and Lyrics by David Willis.
Music by Conor Linehan.
Directed by Rob Ellis
December 2024
At the Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington.
1840s London, New Year’s Eve. Porter Toby Veck hasn’t a penny – his busy days of fetching and carrying for others relies on generosity not many can afford. One day, the chimes of the local church bells call Toby to the top of their tower, where he discovers spirits not of this world. With their help, can Toby prove his willingness to love, renew his trust in people, and turn his despair into hope for the future?
This is a new musical adaptation of the second of Charles Dickens’ Christmas tales. It’s A Wonderful Life for the Victorian age, with classic characters bursting into song, this will be a heartwarming tale for the whole family.
All photographic images © Pau Ros 2024
Cast
Toby “Trotty” Veck – Dom Ward
Meg – Imogen Front
Richard – Nvaron Anderson
Lillian – Beth Blackler
Will Fern – Alan Maddrell
Alderman Cute – Matthew Vickers
Mrs Feeder – Rachel Berg
Mr Filer – Steve Saxby
Sir Joseph Blarney – Nick Edwards
Lady Blarney – Sorrel Brown
Mrs Chickenstalker – Haidee Elise
Mr Chickenstalker – Steve Saxby
Chorus Leader – Beth Blackler
Chorus/Footman/Dance Captain – Rosie Barwick
Chorus/Goblins – Flavia Di Saverio, Stephanie Irvine
Chorus/Fish – Julie Joubert
Chorus/Master Blarney – Kelly Guibal
Chorus/Doorman/Undertaker – Federica Bonomi
Chorus/Neighbour – Christiane Rakoto
Production Team
Director: Rob Ellis
Musical Director: Jonathan Norris
Set Design: David Willis
Costume Design: Emma Efkeman
Lighting Design: Stephen Ley
Sound Design: Phillip Ley & Light Fantastic
