A Christmas Carol 2019

Ages: 8+
Opened: November 23, 2019
Closing: January 18, 2020

A Christmas Carol - 2019 - West End History , Info & More

Old Vic Theatre
The Cut, South Bank London

Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).



The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in this uplifting story.

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A Christmas Carol has had 4 productions including West End which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2018, Broadway which opened in 2019 and West End which opened in 2019.

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