A Christmas Carol
Synopsis
Playwright Jack Thorne and director Matthew Warchus offer a magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. This timeless—and timely—tale of redemption welcomes theatergoers of all ages into an immersive experience that’s brimming with Christmas spirit, with dazzling staging, moving storytelling, and a dozen of the most cherished Christmas carols, including 'Joy to the World', 'Silent Night', and 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Warchus
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Thorne, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Old Vic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Warchus
Jack Thorne, Charles Dickens
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Warchus
Director
Rob Howell
Costume Design
Jack Thorne
Writer
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What is A Christmas Carol about?
Playwright Jack Thorne and director Matthew Warchus offer a magical new interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic story. This timeless—and timely—tale of redemption welcomes theatergoers of all ages into an immersive experience that’s brimming with Christmas spirit, with dazzling staging, moving storytelling, and a dozen of the most cherished Christmas carols, including 'Joy to the World', 'Silent Night', and 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear'.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Matthew Warchus.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Melissa Allan, Rosanna Bates, John Dagleish, Tim van Eyken, Sam Lathwood.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.