Harry Potter star David Bradley has helped to launch the third production of a Warwick theatre company, which was set up to raise money in memory of a girl from the town.

In his role as a patron, the acclaimed actor gave a reading from Scrooge (see video) at Raise the Roof Theatre Company’s launch event for its original production Christmas with Carol.

The launch event was held at the Oken Tea Rooms on Thursday evening (November 20).

Written and composed by Amelia Fewtrill, directed by Rod Stone and inspired by Charles Dickens’ timeless classic, this brand-new piece brings a modern, local twist to the festive tale.

Raise the Roof Theatre Company members with patron David Bradley at the launch of A Christmas With Carol at the Oken Tea Rooms in Warwick. Credit: Victoria Jane Photography.

placeholder image — Raise the Roof Theatre Company members with patron David Bradley at the launch of A Christmas With Carol at the Oken Tea Rooms in Warwick. Credit: Victoria Jane Photography.

Raise the Roof have said: “Carol is a PA, a single mum of four, and a woman who never stops, not even for Christmas.

“But when she plans to skip her annual festive tradition with her three best friends, The Bees, something magical happens.

“One night, they visit her in a dream, urging her to press pause and take stock of the life she's racing through.

“With echoes of the classic tale with a modern twist, A Christmas with Carol is a heart warming, hilarious, and a music-filled journey through friendship, love, and the courage to rewrite your future.

"Will Carol finally face what she's been running from, including her feelings for her charming boss before the clock strikes Christmas?”

Performances will take place at the Bridge House Theatre in Warwick on Friday November 28, and in the afternoon and evening of Saturday November 29.

Tickets are available from the Bridge House Theatre box office at https://www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk/show/a-christmas-with-carol/

Raise the Roof have said: “Don’t miss the chance to be part of this magical event while supporting a vital cause.”

Raise the Roof is a community interest company which has raised more than £10,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital, honouring the legacy of the much-loved Annabel Greenhalgh and making a meaningful difference through the power of theatre.

Annabel died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 11 in October 2022.

Since Annabel’s death, her friends and loved ones have raised thousands of pounds for good causes in her memory.