THE spirit of Christmas arrives six months early in Droitwich this week as one of Charles Dickens' most famous works opens at the Norbury Theatre.

Scrooge, inspired by A Christmas Carol, begins a nine-show run, including two Saturday matinee performances, at the Friar Street venue tomorrow (Thursday).

Tickets are still available for the musical, which runs until Saturday, June 22, and cost £8 and £7.

To book, call the box office on 01905 770154.