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There’s a reason why the story of A Christmas Carol has endured for generations. Countless families have loved the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future since its original publication in 1843. For many, reading the story (or watching it performed!) has become a treasured tradition. Here are 5 productions playing this winter featuring Dicken’s festive tale.
A Christmas Carol
The Old Vic
A Christmas Carol returns to the Old Vic for a tenth year this winter, starring Giles Terera as Scrooge. Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) adapted this work, and Matthew Warchus directs it. It is a faithful retelling of the classic story that promises warmth, music, and merriment. This production is recommended the ages 8 and up. It will open on November 12th and run through January 9th.
A Christmas Carol: Live Reading
Lyric Theatre
If you’re a CC purist, you’re in for a treat this year. A star-studded cast is coming together for a live reading of beloved festive story. Join us for a night of superb entertainment in support of national homelessness charity Crisis. Featuring Adjoa Andoh, Jim Broadbent, Emma Corrin, Paapa Essiedu, Matthew Macfadyen, Alex Lawther, Bella Ramsey, Tanya Reynolds, Imelda Staunton and Grace Savage. This is a one-night only event, playing December 7th at the Lyric Theatre.
The Great Christmas Feast
The Lost Estate
For a different sort of entertainment, we have The Great Christmas Feast! As candlelight flickers, Dickens himself welcomes you as his honoured guests, weaving his ghostly tale around you, each spellbinding word brought to life by cinematic live music.
Travel back in time to Charles Dickens’ house and witness the moment ‘A Christmas Carol’ was born. A night of Victorian feasting, live music, and spellbinding theatre awaits…
The Great Christmas Feast is an immersive theatrical event (with food!) This show is currently playing and will close on December 31st.
Ebony Scrooge
Sadler’s Wells East
Moving a bit farther away from the source material, we have Ebony Scrooge! Charles Dickens’ classic gets a hip hop makeover in this Christmas hit for all ages.
Meet Ebony, the formidable mastermind behind a renowned fashion empire. Surrounded by wealth, style and success, she’s about to embark on a transformative journey accompanied by three mystical visitors. As she rediscovers her Caribbean roots, will Ebony discover the true meaning of happiness?
This show runs November 24th-January 3rd.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Wyndham’s Theatre
he Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. It’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc yet again.
Enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come!
The show is currently touring. It will land at Wyndham’s Theatre in London on December 18th, where it will run until January 23rd.
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