Patrick stewart, obe born july 1940, mirfield, west riding of yorkshire, england is an english film, television and stage actor. Here it is in all its audiobook glory, and what better time to. This is a story that was intended to be read aloud, and listening to it summons up all of those cozy memories and feelings of christmas. Patrick stewarts dramatic reading of a christmas carol doesnt rely on makeup, costume changes, a backdrop or much in the way of props to fill the stage. It is performed without costumes or props, and has stewart. Trouble is, most adaptations distort the story or are produced by people who. Patrick stewarts oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. Scrooge isnt healed by the christmas spirithes healed because hes forced to evaluate the bad choices in his life and to confront the ugliness inside him. A christmas carol has held special significance for the great shakespearean actor patrick stewarthe created a oneman version of this story that he has performed many times on stage, and he coproduced this version for tv. This tribute site presents the text for your enjoyment, illustrated with images from my favorite screen adaptation, the 1951 version starring alastair sim in the role of. A christmas carol audio book read by patrick stewart youtube. Tiny tim, bob cratchit and ebenezer scrooge come to marvelous life in patrick stewarts criticallyacclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol. Welcome to the audiobook edition of amy poehlers yes please. A christmas carol charles dickens, author, read by patrick stewart.
Patrick stewart s a christmas carol sheeplaughs september 10, 2018 november 25, 2019 comments off on patrick stewart s a christmas carol no selfrespecting christmas carol site would be caught online without including a tribute to the one contemporary man who embodies it most. You may still attend your local theater companys production of a christmas carol and catch. The guest list is starstudded with vocal appearances from carol burnett, seth meyers, michael schur, patrick stewart, kathleen turner, and even amys parents yes please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza. Patrick stewart is the master of all things scrooge and deservedly known for this role. Star trek star patrick stewart will be beamed onto the london stage this christmas to reprise his awardwinning, oneman production of a christmas carol. He was a member of various local drama groups from about age 12.
Patrick stewart performs charles dickens christmas carol. A christmas carol is an supurb retelling of dickens tale by patrick stewart, one of the finer actors in hollywood today. Listen in the car on the way to festivities or just driving around trying to find. Dec, 2012 a christmas carol is a novella by charles dickens. Now, in this grammynominated studio recording of the dazzling achievement that has. A christmas carol is a 1999 britishamerican madefortelevision film adaptation of charles dickens famous novel a christmas carol that was first televised december 5, 1999 on tnt. It gets straight to the heart of the original, as i see it. A christmas carol, charles dickens, patrick stewart, performance piece patrick stewarts oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. Patrick stewart s oneman stage show 1988 ill come right out and admit it ive always been a sucker for any version of a christmas carol. Dec 11, 2011 charles dickens christmas carol performed by patrick stewart audiobook posted on december 11, 2011 by poofbooks nothing says christmas like the dickens classic, although, for the last few years i have been getting my dickens fix from the the muppets christmas movie. A christmas carol by charles dickens audiobook download. As much as this is dickens story, this is stewart s moment. A christmas carol is a novella by english author charles dickens first published by chapman and hall and first released on 19 december 1843.
Patrick stewart does the best dvd film version and this audiobook is also the best version. Patrick stewart s performance of a christmas carol is a delicious treat, like a warm irish coffee and a big wool blanket. Patrick stewart stars as scrooge, the meanspirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines hes visited by the ghosts of christmas past. A christmas carol performed by patrick stewart amazon.
The star of xmen and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage pr. A christmas carol by charles dickens 2006, cd, abridged. The star of xmen and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage product. A christmas carol by charles dickens radio drama starring ralph richardson 1965 duration. Charming and worthwhile adaptation about timeless and quintessential christmas story. Patrick stewart s oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. Jun 10, 2015 radio drama starring sir ralph richardson as the storyteller and scrooge.
Grant and joel grey standing out in the crowded field of screen adaptations of the classic dickens novel a christmas carol is hard to do, but this version pulls it off. Ralph truman as the ghost of christmas present wilfred carter as the ghost of christmas past bruce beeby as fred sheila grant as tiny tim broadcast on 25 december 1965. Patrick stewart narrating a christmas carol is all you need this. It was directed by david jones and stars patrick stewart as ebenezer scrooge and richard e. A christmas carol patrick stewart patrick stewart s oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway last season. In just one night, he has seen his past, his present, and his future. A christmas carol by charles dickens read by patrick. The star of xmen and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage production of this holiday classic to sellout audiences. A christmas carol by charles dickens radio drama starring. It is given the full sense of wonder, a deluxe treatment in this superior tv film. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. Tiny tim, bob cratchit, and ebenezer scrooge come to marvelous life in patrick stewart s criticallyacclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol. Critics hailed renowned shakespearean actor and star of star trek. Patrick stewart s a christmas carol about this site a christmas carol, by charles dickens, is not only a classic, but one of the bestloved stories ever written.
This oneofakind performance puts a unique spin on a treasured classic, and served as the inspiration. A christmas carol audiobook free download one of the bestloved works by charles dickens, this popular, renowned classics audiobook is now available for free download from spotify, deezer, and in high quality from audible as well. A christmas carol patrick stewart tnt full dvd iso. The story tells of sour and stingy ebenezer scrooges ideological, ethical, and emotional transformati. Charles dickens a christmas carol audio drama youtube. A christmas carol by charles dickens on free audio book.
In this short novel, dickens follows old mizer ebenezer scrooge as he is forced to face up to a life of selfish behavior and allconsuming greed. Instead of downloading multiple mp3 files, you can now simply listen to the original audiobook for free and legally. He has had a distinguished career in theatre for nearly fifty years, including performances as various characters in shakespearean productions. It also has a strong supporting cast and special effects that enhance but dont overwhelm.
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Now, in this grammy nominated studio recording of the dazzling achievement that has thrilled. This audio book holds you spellbound from start to finish, as sir patrick stewart takes us straight into the world of ebenezer scrooge, bob cratchit, the three. A christmas carol audiobook excerpt, by charles dickens, performed by patrick stewart genre a christmas carol. The next generation patrick stewart s dramatization of a christmas carol as a destined to become a perennial holiday bestseller. Tiny tim, bob cratchit and ebenezer scrooge come to marvelous life in patrick stewart s criticallyacclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol. A christmas carol has become charles dickens immortal holiday gift to generations of readers. Amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited. The star of xmenand the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage production. Browse audiobooks read by patrick stewart sorted by best selling this month page 1 sign up login.
Charles dickens christmas carol performed by patrick stewart. The next generation and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage production of a christmas carol to sellout audiences. Browse audiobooks read by patrick stewart sorted by best. Now, in this grammy nominated studio recording of the dazzling achievement that has.
Frederick treves as bob cratchit mary wimbush as mrs cratchit john ruddock as jacob marley ralph truman as the ghost. A christmas carol audio book read by patrick stewart. A christmas carol has held special significance for the great shakespearean actor patrick stewart he created a oneman version of this story that he has performed many times on stage, and he coproduced this version for tv. A christmas carol by charles dickens read by patrick stewart. Charles dickens christmas carol performed by patrick stewart audiobook posted on december 11, 2011 by poofbooks nothing says christmas like the dickens classic, although, for the last few years i have been getting my dickens fix from the the muppets christmas movie. A christmas carol reissue by charles dickens, patrick stewart. A christmas carol is a oneman stage performance by english actor patrick stewart of the charles dickens 1843 novella of the same title, which has been performed in the united kingdom and the united states on occasion since 1988. You may still attend your local theater companys production of a christmas carol and catch your favorite version on television, but a holiday celebration can no longer be considered complete without a good listen to patrick stewart s audio performance of dickenss christmas classic. Patrick stewart s dramatic reading of a christmas carol doesnt rely on makeup, costume changes, a backdrop or much in the way of props to fill the stage. Charles dickens christmas carol performed by patrick. Patrick stewart s critically acclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol now you can rediscover the timeless story presented in a soaring, virtuoso solo performance in which stewart plays all parts. Although i have read a christmas carol several times, i thoroughly enjoyed this interpretation, masterly performed by patrick stewart. A christmas carol is a 1999 britishamerican madefortelevision film adaptation of charles dickens famous 1843 novella a christmas carol that was first televised december 5, 1999 on tnt. It might even be a tasty glass of eggnog and a big plate of cookies.
A christmas carol reissue audio cd abridged, audiobook. For me, its christmas when i listen to dylan thomas reading his own a childs christmas in wales. The closedcaptioned english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. Patrick stewart stars in this madefortnt adaptation of a christmas carol that comes to dvd with a standard fullframe transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio. A christmas carol version 03 charles dickens 1812 1870 old miser ebenezer scrooge undergoes a major transformation after being visited by his deceased colleague jacob marley, who warns him to change his ways and has three spirits visit him on the night of christmas eve. A christmas carol by david jones david jones, patrick. As long term star trek fans, we were eager to get hold of this cd. Patrick stewart s oneman dramatic reading defines a christmas carol for me. Oct 01, 2003 a christmas carol audiobook written by charles dickens. The star of xmen and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage production of this. My wife has a bit of a christmas carol obsession and we have heard and seen many versions.