A Christmas Carol
| A Christmas Carol | |
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| Summary | |
| Dates 29 November – 6 December 2024
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| Performance Course BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actors
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| Runtime 1 hour, 20 mins (no interval)
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| Creative Team | |
| Director Ramesh Meyyappan
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| Sound Designer | |
| Production Sound Engineer | |
| Sound Board Operator | |
| Sound No. 2 | |
Overview
Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol.
Charles Dickens‘ beloved tale is brought to life by students from the BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actors programme in a uniquely visual retelling. An unforgettable journey through Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformative night, filled with wonder, joy, terror, and the true spirit of Christmas.
A piece of visual theatre accessible to both deaf and hearing audiences.
Technical Stage Department
Lighting
Stage Management
Sound
Three second-year BA Musical Theatre (MT) students performed in this production, utilising their vocal and instrumental talents on the French horn, mandolin, and violin. These performers, along with one BA Performance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) actor, were equipped with DPA lavalier microphones attached to radio packs. This setup ensured high quality audio for their carolling and a live violin performances during the Fezziwig’s Waltz scene.
The mandolin contained an internal contact microphone connected to a radio pack secured on its strap.
Floor mics along with a retractable Foley mic were installed in the Stage Right Wing as the MT students use chains to live Foley Jacob Marley’s ghostly chains with each representing the Arms, Legs and Torso respectively.
The intricate sound design, as crafted by Kevin Murray and Tom Bolam, helped bring the production to life. They were supported by Sound Assistant Emily Paterson and Soundboard Operator Cameron Penden.
Production Sound Engineer (PSE) Neal Murray oversaw the technical sound operations, ensuring all audio systems were optimised and functioning at peak performance. Sound No. 2 Mary-Jane McNally provided support, assisting with microphone setups, on-the-fly adjustments, and overseeing of the instruments during the show.
The show was designed to be bilingual as a BSL and spoken English production and equally understood by both audiences at all times, so subwoofers and a buttkicker was installed behind the clock set piece, so the vibrations of impactful audio can be felt and heard. All carols are accompanied by a signed rendition, and all sign is clear and accompanied by strong physical performances to be understood by those who do not understand BSL. There is no spoken dialogue and limited vocalisations and signed dialogue.
There are 13 speakers overall to give the audio depth and direction.