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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).

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.

 

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
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