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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic

A Christmas Carol - Old Vic Tickets

Dickens' classic Christmas ghost story returns to the stage in time for the holidays.

4.9 19 reviews from 19 verified reviews
  • Opens: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic in London

The crotchety, miserly moneylender Ebenezer Scrooge has forgotten the meaning of Christmas. One Christmas Eve, he's visited by the tormented ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. These mysterious phantoms take Scrooge on a terrifying journey, showing him the miseries of his past and present, and the promise of a tragic future. Will they change the bitter old man's heart in time for Christmas?

Matthew Warchus's smash-hit production of Charles Dickens' timeless classic returns to the Old Vic for its ninth consecutive year, making it the longest-running annual staging of A Christmas Carol. Adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials), it stars Paul Hilton (The Inheritance, Lady Macbeth, Slow Horses) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Unique staging and clever storytelling immerses the audience into the grim, eerie world of Victorian London and Dickens' ghostly winter tale. Since its debut in 2017, A Christmas Carol has also made a significant charitable impact, with audience donations raising over £1.9 million globally - which means you have a chance to make a difference this Christmas along with reliving a beloved Christmas story.

Be a part of the Christmas magic in this festive favourite adaptation of a Dickens classic.

Next Performances for A Christmas Carol - Old Vic at the Old Vic Theatre

Wednesday 19th Nov 2025 7:30pm from £55.00
Thursday 20th Nov 2025 7:30pm from £100.00
Monday 24th Nov 2025 7:30pm from £100.00
Wednesday 26th Nov 2025 7:00pm from £100.00
Thursday 27th Nov 2025 2:00pm from £100.00 7:00pm from £49.00
Friday 28th Nov 2025 7:00pm from £49.00

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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic Ticket Information

  • Opens:

    Wednesday, 12 November 2025

  • Booking until:

    Saturday, 10 January 2026

  • Running time:

    2 hours (incl. interval)

  • Age restrictions

    Suitable for ages 8+

  • Cancellations & Refunds

    Once booked, tickets to A Christmas Carol - Old Vic are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.

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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic reviews

4.9 out of 5 19 reviews

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Latest customer reviews

All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing A Christmas Carol - Old Vic.

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The whole experience was a delight

The whole afternoon was very special, so well acted the musicians were excellent and the whole experience was very special.

L Reviewed on 02 January 2025 by
United Kingdom

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Wonderfull

M Reviewed on 01 January 2025 by
Austria

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Moving story and magnificent show

M Reviewed on 29 December 2024 by
Greece

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This is the perfect production that sums up the whole sentiment that Christmas and life in general is about! Thought provoking , delightful and wonderful build up to the ending…. including the snow falling! The music and singing is fabulous and bringsthe entire experience together , brilliantly.

M Reviewed on 28 December 2024 by
United Kingdom

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Brilliant festive show

G Reviewed on 23 December 2024 by
United Kingdom

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Moving

S Reviewed on 12 December 2024 by
United Kingdom

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Clever

Thoroughly enjoyed this production. It kept to the tale but added some very good tweaked script that readily fitted in with the tale. Cast were excellent very clear and some excellent bell ringing that all in all created a lovely christmassy atmosphere. Definitely recommend this show

N Reviewed on 29 November 2024 by
United Kingdom

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Disappointing

Expensive tickets for an average show

K Reviewed on 23 November 2024 by
United Kingdom

Please note the reviews below are from an old production of A Christmas Carol - Old Vic.

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Emozionante

Coinvolgente e sorprendente

F Reviewed on 15 November 2023 by
Italy

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Brilliant Festive Show

I absolutely love this adaptation of A Christmas Carol, from the music, to the costumes, to the wonderful stage design. I enjoyed myself thoroughly and hope it comes back next year so I can watch it again!

A Reviewed on 09 January 2023 by
United Kingdom

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Great and entertaining

C Reviewed on 27 December 2022 by
United States Of America

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Most engaging Ebeneezer - fabulous singing/ stage and a smidge of a panto.

Front of circle seats sensational. The best 2 hours we will spend this Christmas. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

D Reviewed on 23 December 2022 by
United Kingdom

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The spirit of Christmas lives!

A Reviewed on 10 December 2022 by
Portugal

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Luminous

Lightens the gloom of winter.

F Reviewed on 22 November 2022 by
United Kingdom

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Full cast and creative announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic

by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, September 14 2023, 10:38

Matthew Warchus' smash-hit production of the Dickens classic heads to The Old Vic this festive season once again.

the old vic a christmas carolThe cast of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic.

Full cast and creative announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic