Uncle Eric returns with Christmas cracker at New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Dec 7 2011 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

DICKENS legend is torn to shreds at Newcastle-under-Lyme’s New Vic Theatre this month with the return of madcap musical behemoth Uncle Eric!

The David Graham production is a comedic twist on the classic Christmas story, A Christmas Carol.

Once again, Uncle Eric shows his total lack of acting talent as he murders the tale of the three ghosts.

Theatre spokeswoman Claire Walker says: “Yes, Ericnezer Scrooge runs the meanest music shop in town – assisted by the unpaid Dave Crotchet and his housekeeper, Mrs Madge.

“One Christmas Eve, after a visit to the trendy Bar Humbug, Ericnezer spends the night alone. Suddenly, he’s woken by the sound of ghostly moans and well, you know the rest.

“But, you’ve never heard the story quite like this.

“A great script, deep moral issues, startling drama – Uncle Eric’s Dickensian Christmas tale has none of these.

“But it’s a great laugh, a fantastic night out, and there’s a load of great 60s hits shoehorned into the evening as well.”

The show runs until Friday, December 16. Tickets are £14.50-£19.50, to book call the box office on 01782 717962 or visit www.newvictheatre.org.uk.