Nicholas Nickleby
adapted by Jonathan HollowayThe first production, by Red Shift T.C., of this version of Dickens' celebrated novel toured nationally in 2002.
From the press reaction to the original production:
Top Five Critics' Choice
The ScotsmanCritics' Choice
Scotland on Sunday"See this!"
The Guardian"A sweeping, funny family epic."
Metro"Brilliant... Holloway's fine, seven-strong company lead us through Dickens' complex story with immense understanding and passion... A brilliant tribute to a great novelist."
Joyce Macmillan, The Scotsman"Holloway keeps the story intact, but in a pop-up style designed to keep the younger viewer alert... A clever and stylish cartoon reappropriation from imposssibly dense raw material."
Neil Cooper, The Herald"Red Shift's full-blooded and eccentric blend of traditional storytelling and physical theatre lends itself brilliantly to this extraordinary adaptation... An immensely accomplished production that works on a multitude of levels."
Graham Williams, The Big Issue"A highly enjoyable contemporary production of a classic tale... A rollicking good journey"
Jane Delmer, Evening Post"A DIckens with a difference. Well worth seeing."
The Stage"A great novel portrayed in an interesting and accessible way."
The Wharfedale and Airedale Observer© The Tennyson Agency 2003