Leeds drama group takes on loan sharks with updated story of Scrooge
A community drama group set up to combat social isolation in East Leeds is raising awareness of the dangers of loan sharks by staging an updated version of the Scrooge Story.
An East Leeds Christmas Carol introduces Elouisa Scrooge - A modern day loan shark inflicting misery on the people of East Leeds - until she receives a visit from the Ghost of her former business partner and the three spirits of Christmas.
An East Park Christmas Carol is the sixth large scale production from the St Vincent's Community Drama Group – and it promises to be their biggest and best yet.
The group was set up at the St Vincent's Centre in East Leeds with the aim of using performing arts to combat social isolation and improve well being.
"This year we are being part funded by the Stop Loan Sharks Charity who wanted a script to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and of the support available to their victims," said a spokesperson for the group.
"Our task was to turn this into a fun, family show using our hugely talented community cast.
"So join us at the East End Park Working Men's Club for this fresh new take on the beloved Dickens tale of redemption as scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
"Expect great songs, fantastic performances and plenty of festive fun and fizz!"