The Old Vic
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 8NB
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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 Child, His 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.
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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.
Tickets available for performances from 18 Nov 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
Age guidance: 8 years +
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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).
'A festive must-see'
'Paul Hilton is a revelatory Scrooge'
'The whole cast is luminous'
'Tremendous London festive favourite'