A Christmas Carol (The Old Vic)

  • 2 hrs (incl. interval, subject to change)
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Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns to The Old Vic.

Joyously adapted for the stage by? Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildHis Dark Materials) and starring Paul Hilton as Ebenezer Scrooge, A CHRISTMAS CAROL fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A?unique staging immerses the audience in London’s longest running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.

Book your CHRISTMAS CAROL theatre tickets today!

What is A Christmas Carol about?

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he explores his past, present, and future and the impact of his actions over the Christmas period.

Show Information

Age guidance: 8 years +

Running Time

TBC

Cast & Creatives

Paul Hilton (Ebenezer Scrooge)

Jack Thorne (Stage Adaptation), Matthew Warchus (Director), Rob Howell (Set & Costume Designer), Christopher Nightingale (Composer & Arranger), Hugh Vanstone (Lighting Designer), Simon Baker (Sound Designer), Jessica Ronane CDG (Casting) and  Lizzi Gee (Movement).

Booking Period

Fri 12 Sep 2025 to Sat 10 Jan 2026

Groups & Schools

Groups of 10+: Save £10 on price bands A-C
Groups of 20+: Save £15 on price bands A-C
+ 10% fee on above rates
Valid from 5th-10th January

UK State School groups of 10+: Bayliss Circle seats reduced to £17.60
UK Fee-paying School groups of 10+: Bayliss Circle seats reduced to £23.10
Valid from 5th-10th January

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Rates subject to change and availability

 

Venue Information

The Old Vic

103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 8NB

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Waterloo

Buses

1, 4, 68, 176, 188, 501

Nearest Car Parks

Coin Street.

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Reviews

Broadway World

'A festive must-see'

London Theatre

'Paul Hilton is a revelatory Scrooge'

The Standard

'The whole cast is luminous'

The Times

'Tremendous London festive favourite'