A Christmas Carol

Fri 11 Dec 2026 - Sun 10 Jan 2027

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic comes to Lowry following nine sell out years at The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials) and starring acclaimed actor, writer, comedian and presenter John Thomson (Cold Feet) 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.

Cast Announcement

John Thomson (Cold Feet, 24 Hour Party People, Hobson’s Choice) will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ timeless production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child), which plays outside of London for the first time, in this, the production’s 10th anniversary year.

 

Reviews

★★★★★ ‘A festive staple’ - Daily Express

★★★★★ ‘An absolute delight’ - Daily Mail

★★★★★ ‘The very best of Christmas’ - The i

★★★★★ ‘A magical revival’ - The Times

★★★★ ‘An irresistible pageant of delights’ - The Standard

★★★★ ‘Euphoric joy’ - Sunday Mirror

★★★★ ‘Joy to behold’ - The Telegraph

Reviews from multiple productions of The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol

Additional Information

  • Age Recommendation: 8+
  • Runtime: Approximately two hours, including a 20-minute interval

 

Accessible Performances

  • Captioned by Theatre Captioners Network (Claire McIntyre) | on Fri 18 Dec 2026 at 7.30pm
  • Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Sat 19 Dec 2026 at 2.00pm. Touch Tour at 1.00pm
  • Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Tue 29 Dec 2026 at 7.30pm. Touch Tour at 6.30pm
  • BSL by Emma Jane Mansfield | Sun 20 Dec 2026 at 2.00pm
  • BSL by Emma Jane Mansfield | Fri 8 Jan 2027 at 7.30pm
Family enjoy drinks, sandwiches and snacks together in Lowry foyer during a family day out.
Exterior view of Lowry at Salford Quays, showing the iconic building and surrounding public plaza.
Visitors enjoy refreshments in The Lowry café, seated with a guide dog beside a table set for afternoon tea
View of The Lowry theatre auditorium showing accessible seating, balconies and rows of red upholstered seats.

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