First Look: The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit at Hope Mill Theatre

First look images have been released for The Astonishing Times Of Timothy Cratchit, which tells the tale of a young man who sets out to find his place in an expanding and volatile world. The show is a sequel to the most loved and celebrated Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, and follows the plight of young Tim who lives with his benefactor, Ebenezer Scrooge.

The new musical,written by Andre Catrini, stars Hollyoaks regular Helen Pearson and has direction by Jonathan O’Boyle (The View UpStairs, Cruel Intentions, Hair, This House, Pippin, Rain Man), choreography by Sam Spencer-Lane and musical direction by Chris Poon.

The Astonishing Times Of Timothy Cratchit is at The Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester until 29^th December.

 

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1. Sammy Graham and Ryan Kopel in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Sammy Graham and Ryan Kopel in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

2. Dimitri Gripari and Ryan Kopel in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Dimitri Gripari and Ryan Kopel in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

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3. Michael Matus as Grimaldi in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Michael Matus as Grimaldi in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

4. Paul Greenwood and Ryan Kopel in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Paul Greenwood and Ryan Kopel in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

5. Paul Greenwood as Scrooge in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Paul Greenwood as Scrooge in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

6. Ryan Kopel and Michael Matus in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Ryan Kopel and Michael Matus in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

       

7. Sadie Jean Shirley Ryan Kopel and Dimitri Gripari in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen

Sadie Jean Shirley Ryan Kopel and Dimitri Gripari in The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit credit Phil Tragen