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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 20 MIN

A Gerry Christmas Carroll | Edinburgh Fringe #376

from The Martin Talk Show · host Martin Colton

🎭 “It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour.” – Charles Dickens ✨In this magical 🎄 Christmas-in-July episode of The Martin Talk Show, we welcome the ever-brilliant Gerry Carroll, a true storyteller whose love for A Christmas Carol began when he was just 10 years old. Now at 72, Gerry brings that childhood passion to the stage in a one-man Fringe spectacular full of ghosts, joy, music, and a generous helping of Dickensian wonder 💫👻This is more than a performance – it’s a lifetime in the making. From dancing at the Fezziwigs’ to chilling moments with Marley’s ghost, Gerry reminds us that the spirit of transformation, joy, and humanity doesn’t need to wait for December ❄️🎶🔥Streamed live prior to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 🎥🎤, this conversation goes beyond the script, diving into the timeless relevance of Dickens, the courage to pursue your art at any age, and the magic that happens when passion refuses to retire.I’m your host, Martin Colton, and on this episode we explore how one man’s love for a story became a movement of storytelling itself. Let this conversation inspire you to keep creating, keep believing, and never wait for the “right” season to bring your gifts to life 🎁💫As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/a-gerry-christmas-carroll#TheMartinTalkShow #MartinColton #GerryCarroll #AChristmasCarol #DickensAtTheFringe #ScroogeInSummer #LivePodcast #FringeFestival2025 #EdinburghFringe #ChristmasShow #TheatreMagic #SoloPerformance #ActorLife #DickensianDrama #FezziwigParty #GhostsOfChristmas #CreativityUnleashed #ArtistJourney #ChangeMakers #FringeSpotlight #CreativeVoices #StorytellingMatters #LiveArt #ArtistsAtAnyAge #InspiringCreatives #TheatreLovers #CreativeCourage #PassionNeverRests #ArtHasNoAge #SpiritsOfChange #StageToSoul

🎭 “It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour.” – Charles Dickens ✨In this magical 🎄 Christmas-in-July episode of The Martin Talk Show, we welcome the ever-brilliant Gerry Carroll, a true storyteller whose love for A Christmas Carol began when he was just 10 years old. Now at 72, Gerry brings that childhood passion to the stage in a one-man Fringe spectacular full of ghosts, joy, music, and a generous helping of Dickensian wonder 💫👻This is more than a performance – it’s a lifetime in the making. From dancing at the Fezziwigs’ to chilling moments with Marley’s ghost, Gerry reminds us that the spirit of transformation, joy, and humanity doesn’t need to wait for December ❄️🎶🔥Streamed live prior to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 🎥🎤, this conversation goes beyond the script, diving into the timeless relevance of Dickens, the courage to pursue your art at any age, and the magic that happens when passion refuses to retire.I’m your host, Martin Colton, and on this episode we explore how one man’s love for a story became a movement of storytelling itself. Let this conversation inspire you to keep creating, keep believing, and never wait for the “right” season to bring your gifts to life 🎁💫As always, connect with Martin via: www.themartintalkshow.comTickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/a-gerry-christmas-carroll#TheMartinTalkShow #MartinColton #GerryCarroll #AChristmasCarol #DickensAtTheFringe #ScroogeInSummer #LivePodcast #FringeFestival2025 #EdinburghFringe #ChristmasShow #TheatreMagic #SoloPerformance #ActorLife #DickensianDrama #FezziwigParty #GhostsOfChristmas #CreativityUnleashed #ArtistJourney #ChangeMakers #FringeSpotlight #CreativeVoices #StorytellingMatters #LiveArt #ArtistsAtAnyAge #InspiringCreatives #TheatreLovers #CreativeCourage #PassionNeverRests #ArtHasNoAge #SpiritsOfChange #StageToSoul

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