A Christmas Carol: a Folk Opera Green Matthews bring you a brand-new retelling of the best-loved Yuletide adventure of them all, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. First published in 1843, the story is credited with reinventing and reinvigorating the British Christmas and has been loved and retold by every generation since. Using new lyrics and traditional English folk tunes, Green Matthews (with special guest Jude Rees of Pilgrims’ Way) use a bewitching blend of voices and instruments to create a musical retelling of this seasona lfavourite. The first half of the show presents a blend of Victorian carols and midwinter folk songs which paint a vivid and colourful picture of the festive season in Dickens’ time. The second half is an hour-long ‘folk opera’ of his most iconic novella – the tale of how flinty-hearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes several ghostly visitations over the course of a cold and bitter Christmas Eve and awakes the following morning transformed into the epitome of the Christmas spirit - warm-hearted, generous and loving. This heartwarming tale is presented entirely in narrative song, using brand-new lyrics set to traditional English folk and carol melodies. The show is the latest in a long line of similar ‘folk operas’ which fuse traditional song and storytelling such as Peter Bellamy’s The Transports, Fairport Convention’s Babbacombe Lee and of course Ewan McColl’s classic Radio Ballads. Composer Chris Green says “A Christmas Carol is oneof those rare works of literature that has been completely assimilated into the popular consciousness. It’s a tale that retold and reinvented by each new generation for the last 170 years, much like a classic folk song – so it seemed a natural progression to retell it using traditional melodies with new words.” “A Christmas Carol: A Folk Opera" is the perfect show for anyone looking to recapture the simple Yuletide delights of fellowship, laughter and good cheer.

The host of Tea With Me podcast is fresh off the back of a world tour. Northern Ireland’s (self titled) prince of comedy is returning with a brand new laughter packed show.

Joseph Lang is turning 33. To celebrate, his wife Ella is throwing him a surprise party. The guest list includes an apathetic MP, his not so apathetic wife, and the recently divorced couple, Jane and Miles. When Jane discovers that Ella has invited her ex-husband for the sole purpose of spiting her, she hatches a plot to steal her husband and, in the process of which, ends up uprooting the lives of everybody there. As war rages in South America, these six upper class Brits can think of nothing but themselves. Trigger warnings: References to alcoholism, violence and war. Infrequent use of strong language, and onstage violence. Doors Open: 19:00

Acclaimed composer, artist, and producer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith returns to Ghostly International with her most ambitious, intuitive, and inviting work to date. Though ambient and modern new age circles have embraced Smith’s catalog, Let's Turn It Into Sound favors a more baroque and robust form of avant-pop. Across vibrant and visceral songs, Smith engages an inner community with awe and curiosity, expressing a feeling that words alone cannot. The music bursts with vertiginous vocal harmonies and detailed sound design, forming a truly unique sonic vision, illustrated further by her use of a motion-capture suit for the record's visuals.

Adapted to a 1960s gangland setting, this Shakespearean tragedy deals with violence, murder, and retribution as the result of a ten-year war. The story revolves around Titus Andronicus' continued battle for vengeance between himself and Tamora, Queen of the Goths, whom Titus has taken captive, along with her sons, following the wars end. Despite Tamora's desperate pleas, Titus sacrifices her eldest son to avenge his losses and appease Roman law. Distraught, Tamora and her two surviving sons vow to obtain revenge on Titus and his family. CONTENT WARNING Please be aware that this production contains strong violence, references to sexual assault and racism that some may find upsetting. More info can be found on our website: The Company - What's On [https://www.thecompanysheffield.co.uk/whats-on] For venue accessibility information: Accessable - Drama Studio [https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-sheffield/access-guides/drama-studio]

Dead poets society follows 7 teenage students on a journey of self discovery and expression guided by their unconventional new English teacher. This play is fuelled by human connection and curiosity exploring the emotional journey of challenging expectations Trigger warnings include: Suicide, Emotional abuse, Violence, Abuse of power, depictions of grief and onstage portrayal of the deceased individual, casual misogyny, casual alcohol and tobacco use, swearing and reference to masturbation (one casual mention) This play will have an accessible run on Thursday, 4th December. Please contact [email protected] for further details.