It's a Wonderful Life
Itβs a Wonderful Life
'Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.'
Christmas Eve, 1946, Bedford Falls. Down-on-his-luck banker George Bailey feels life has passed him by, and he's at the end of his rope.
But when George's guardian angel pays him a visit, he's amazed to discover what life in his beloved town would be like without him. Maybe it's a wonderful life, after all?
Based on the critically acclaimed Frank Capra movie, Mary Elliott Nelson's reimagining is a joyful story of love, hope and community.
Commissioned by New Perspectives Theatre, It's a Wonderful Life has been produced around the UK, including a revival in 2023 at Reading Rep Theatre. Written for four actors, but suitable for many more, it offers other theatre companies a heartfelt adaptation of a much-loved classic to charm and delight audiences - at Christmas or any other time of the year!
'Cleverly makes us think about our lives and how we fit into our communities' - Guardian
'A magical stage adaptation... offers surprises while being truthful to the narrative' - York Press
'Beautifully conceived... rises to this challenge of translating such an uplifting and moving story to the stage with just four actors... an exceptional piece of theatre' - West End Best Friend
'Has a delightfully atmospheric economy... Nelson's text hits the right beats... Capra's message about valuing what we have shines through in this festively enjoyable production' - The Stage
'Fans of this story will not be disappointed... the perfect show to see with your family over the festive period' - Theatre and Tonic
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