It's a Wonderful Life! by Anthony E. Palermo

It's A Wonderful Life! adapted for radio by Anthony E. Palermo from Frank Capra's 1946 film is about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in small town America. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

7 actors play over 40 characters in the town of Bedford Falls where our beloved Christmas classic takes place

Don't miss this incredibly heart-warming piece of theatre playing at the cornerHOUSE arts centre in Surbiton, 19-21 December 2024

Directed by Brittany Rex

Cast Jack Cavendish - George Bailey/Young George Rachel Marquez - Mary Hatch/Mary Bailey/Rose Bailey/Ruth/various Dylan Levien - Clarence Oddbody/Horace/Tommy/various Richard Williams - Potter/Joseph/Ed/Old Man Collins/various Adam Paul Brown - Peter Bailey/Uncle Billy/Gower/Announcer/various Finton McCluskey - Harry Bailey/Sam Wainwright/Ernie/Dr Campbell/Martini/various Brittany Rex - Stage Manager/Violet/Zuzu/Matilda/various

It's a Wonderful Life is based on the story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern