People love to dive back into their favorite magical stories, especially around holidays, and Christmas Carol is one of those that brings so much joy to the hearts of the audience.
If you are getting ready to stage the Christmas Carol, we have prepared a fine selection of theatrical backdrops that will help you awaken the holiday spirit and make the production process easier.
This collection of theatrical backdrops for rent includes pieces that depict European streets, Victorian parlors, and graveyards.
The Story of Christmas Carol
The classical tale follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a grumpy miser who has forgotten the joys of the Holidays.
Late at night, he listens to what seems to be heavy chains only to be met with the ghost of the late Jacob Marley attached to money boxes as he suffers the punishments of the life he led. Marley warns Scrooge that if he does not change his ways, he will end up the same as him. Furthermore, he informs him that the same night, he will be visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet To Come, to teach him important lessons.
The first spirit to come around is the Ghost of Christmas Past. This one takes Scrooge to his past and shows him his solitude during childhood and his amicable agreement with his kind sister and former employer, Mr. Fezziwig. He also shows Scrooge his failed relationship with his ex-fiancée, whom he was never capable of loving more than money. He is now happily married and enjoying a life without him. Scrooge becomes very upset with this journey and only wants to be taken back home.
Later the same evening, the Ghost of Christmas Present introduces Scrooge to a place filled with merry people buying Christmas ornaments and other items. He then shows the cranky old man the party his nephew Fred organized, where Bob Cratchit is introducing Tiny Tim, his youngest son, who is also very ill and needs treatment urgently. The Ghost also presents Scrooge with his two malnourished children, Ignorance and Want.
Last but not least, the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come is silent and mournful. He proceeds to show Scrooge a Christmas Day in the future where Scrooge is no longer alive and his funeral is only attended by a businessman chasing a free meal. His possessions were stolen and resold, and the only people feeling any type of emotion towards his death are a couple who feel relieved since now they can get their finances in order. On the other hand, he also shows Bob Cratchit and his big family as they sorrowfully mourn the death of his youngest son, Tiny Tim.
Ebenezer Scrooge then proceeds to break down and decides to change his ways. The next morning, he wakes up and issues a large donation to charity, sends a big Turkey to Bob Cratchit, and visits his nephew Fred to spend Christmas with him. The following day, he also increases Bob Cratchit’s pay and becomes a part of Tiny Tim’s life. Old Scrooge goes from being cranky and hateful to treating everyone with kindness and warmth.
Christmas Streets
Start your tale with the iconic streets lit up with the Christmas spirit. The Nightime European Street backdrop features two buildings and a pathway looking out onto more grey tall buildings. In the background, a silhouette of a town is visible resting against a blue-grey sky with dark clouds. The road is illuminated with the glow of yellow street lamps.
This is what it looks like on the stage.
The English Winter Village backdrop features Tudor and Victorian-style residences and shops. Christmas wreaths, sconce lighting fixtures, and an inn sign can also be seen hanging from the establishments. The streets and roofs of the buildings are all covered in freshly fallen snow.
Use these backdrops to immerse your audience in retelling this magical story.
At Fred’s
The gorgeous Christmas Victorian Parlor displays a gorgeous Douglas fir fully decorated for Christmas. Nestled under the tree are brightly colored packages. The walls are a neutral color and have two large windows displaying freshly fallen snow on each pane of glass. The windows are adorned by period red swag drapery fringed with gold. In the center is a large fireplace hosting a gorgeous orange and yellow fire. Hanging on the mantel are colorful children’s stockings waiting to be filled with treats.
Use this backdrop to create the magical moments where Scrooge faces his nephew and the reality that his clerk, Bob Scrachit, has been dealing with his son’s sickness.
If you are looking for a more classic parlor, then Classic Victorian Parlor might be a better choice. It features two large windows adorned with beautiful, long drapes in various colors. On either side of the drapes are wooden shelves displaying a variety of books. Your attention is drawn to the center with a large marble fireplace. Over the fireplace is an ornate framed picture.
The backdrop can be combined with other pieces, like Growing Christmas Tree.
The Graveyard
The Full Moon Graveyard backdrop features the bright full moon hovering above a dark, blue sky. Down below, there is a silhouette of a graveyard with solemn tombstones, dead trees with outstretched branches, and an iron fence with an inviting open gate.
Use this backdrop to bring to life the moments where Scrooge decides to turn his life around and embrace the Christmas spirit.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Christmas Carol backdrop?
The Christmas Carol backdrops include the scenery of the village, the inside of Scrooge’s place, where most of the story takes place, and the graveyard where he finally finds enough reasons to change his life.
What is the main theme of Christmas Carol backdrops?
Christmas is the main theme of every backdrop and one of the central aspects of the story.
