Be part of a bold, creative reimagining of A Christmas Carol
What’s happening?
Mess Up The Mess Youth Theatre and Rising Stars Youth Theatre are coming together to create a brand-new version of A Christmas Carol—completely reimagined and written by Ciaran Fitzgerald.
Mess Up The Mess and Rising Stars Youth Theatres are both inclusive and friendly groups that create safe spaces where young people can be creative, build confidence, express themselves and learn new skills. Mess Up The Mess is open to all young people aged 10-25 especially those who have experienced disadvantaged, discrimination or are easy to ignore including all disabled young people. Rising Stars is specifically for disabled young people including those who are learning disabled, neurodivergent and physically disabled.
What’s the show about?
This is a new stage sequel to Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Tim Cratchett is all grown up, and has taken over Scrooge’s business. But Tim must navigate his relationship with his disabled identity through a series of encounters with three ghosts on Christmas Eve, which make Tim challenge his own internalised ableism.
How much does it cost?
It’s free to be involved!
When is it happening?
Development workshops (optional, but fun and recommended!):
- Tuesday 26th May, 10am-1:30pm (Ammanford Miners Theatre)
- Saturday 11th July, 10am-1pm (Swansea)
- Monday 24th August, 2-5pm (Ammanford)
Final read through, auditions, and casting (this is a workshop audition and casting, everyone who wants a part will get one!):
- Saturday 5th September, 10am-1pm (Swansea)
Rehearsals:
- September – November 2026 during weekly workshops at Rising Stars (Swansea) or Mess Up The Mess (Ammanford)
- Saturday 19th September, 10am-4pm (Swansea)
- Thursday 29th October, 10am-3.30pm (Ammanford)
- Saturday 7th November, 10am-4pm (Ammanford)
- Sunday 15th November, 10am-4pm (Ffwrnes Llanelli)
- Saturday 21st November, 10am-4pm (Swansea)
- Tuesday 24th November – Tech evening (Llanelli)
- Wednesday 25th November- Dress evening (Llanelli)
Performance: Thursday 26th November (Llanelli)
Where?
Rehearsals will be in Ammanford & GCG , Swansea and Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli
Performance will be in the Main Theatre in Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli
Transport will be arranged
All rehearsal and performance spaces are step free and wheelchair accessible
Who can join?
Young people 10-25yrs old
Existing members from Mess Up The Mess and Rising Stars
This is an inclusive production. We strongly encourage ALL young people to get involved
We are particularly keen to hear from physically disabled, learning disabled, LGBTQI+, neurodiverse, global majority, Welsh speaking, young carers, care experienced? young people
No previous experience required
Why join?
Build confidence and creative skills
Work with professional theatre makers
Make new friends
Challenge stereotypes and have your voice heard
Be part of a powerful, full-scale production
Sign Up Here https://signup.cymunedmessup.cymru/winter-show-2026/
Creative Professional Team:
Writer: Ciaran Fitzgerald
Composer and Sound Designer: Dan Lawrence
Lighting Designer: TBC
Production Designer: Abi Stushnoff
Stage Manager: TBC
Movement Director: Laura Meaton
Director: Sarah Jones
Producer: Jay Smith
Rising Stars Director: Nikki Woodrow
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