A Christmas Carol Tickets

The Old Vic’s festive tradition

Warm your cockles at the Old Vic as their sparkling A Christmas Carol returns for its seventh season. The classic tale of one man who is converted to charity and goodwill is a beloved cornerstone of the festive season, and the perfect way to spread cheer over winter.

Ebenezer Scrooge isn’t interested in kindness - money is his priority. But when he is visited by mysterious ghosts on Christmas Eve, this famous miser discovers that beneath a cold exterior, his heart is beginning to thaw.

With the sights and sounds of Christmas filling the auditorium, including mince pies to eat as you settle into your seats, this unique staging brims with music and merriment. It has been joyously received by audiences every year since premiering in 2017 and A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic is now a festive tradition to treasure.

The Old Vic Christmas Carol is directed by Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical) and adapted by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).

The cast of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic is to be confirmed.

Start a new tradition and find out why this story inspires again and again with Old Vic A Christmas Carol tickets.

Performance dates: 11 Nov 2023 - 06 Jan 2024

Running time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including an interval)

Age recommendation: Best for age 8+

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Latest Audience Reviews

The show was really good it made you feel as if you had travelled back in time to when the show w... More

bethp3 27 Aug 2019

The show was really good it made you feel as if you had travelled back in time to when the show was set. The cast were spectacular and the special effect were amazing and added the wow factor towards the show.

bethp3 27 Aug 2019

Everybody knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his visits from the three ghosts of past, prese... More

AndrewH306 06 Jan 2023

Everybody knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his visits from the three ghosts of past, present and future from the 1843 novel by Charles Dickens. In this production, before the show begins we are greeted by one of the lovely Victorian townsfolk bearing complimentary mince pies and satsumas, while being serenaded by an accordionist and violinist on stage. The cast bring alive the iconic story, amid a host of of carols and clever use of mood-setting lighting. In the second half, the audience are pulled deeper into the story as several of the cast are scattered throughout the auditorium, with a degree of interaction. And there’s snow! There’s not a lot to the staging, but there doesn’t need to be, as the attention is solely focused upon the characters and atmosphere.

AndrewH306 06 Jan 2023

Incredible show! Saw a preview show and some of the actors were walking about on the stage, talki... More

shesarebel68 31 Dec 2022

Incredible show! Saw a preview show and some of the actors were walking about on the stage, talking to us before the show started which was lovely and giving out clementines too! The production, as I said, was incredible, felt very immersive, being sat where we were, and the acting superb, definitely taking us back to Dickensian times, wouldn’t expect anything g less from The Old Vic and hope to get tickets again next year!

shesarebel68 31 Dec 2022

Fantastic cast, extremely Christmassy and I left with a huge smile on my face. Not too scary for... More

kirstieo29 04 Jan 2019

Fantastic cast, extremely Christmassy and I left with a huge smile on my face. Not too scary for children but they do need to be the right age to understand Dickens. I heard a few parents having to explain stuff in the interval so it’s something to think about.

kirstieo29 04 Jan 2019

Absolutely flawless, I see this production every year and it's magical - and I think this was the... More

louisen2 15 Dec 2022

Absolutely flawless, I see this production every year and it's magical - and I think this was the best cast yet.

louisen2 15 Dec 2022

Lovely show. The first act was a little slow but the second was great fun, which is the story. Lo... More

mariabell 17 Nov 2021

Lovely show. The first act was a little slow but the second was great fun, which is the story. Lots of special effects and props. It really lifted my spirits and reminded me what Christmas is all about.

mariabell 17 Nov 2021