Simon Callow Brings A Christmas Carol To Arts Theatre This Christmas
Simon Callow returns to the Arts Theatre this Christmas in his acclaimed one-man production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Tickets on sale now.
A Christmas Carol
Old Vic Theatre announces new productions for 2019
The Old Vic Theatre has announced an Arthur Miller double bill and a new play by Lucy Prebble in 2019 plus further casting for its production of A Christmas Carol.
My 2017 Theatre Highlights – Sophie Adnitt
We asked our review team to nominate their 2017 theatre highlights. Sophie Adnitt nominated her favourites.
REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, Lyceum Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
A Christmas Carol London Musical Theatre Orchestra Lyceum Theatre, 11th December 2017 5 Stars Book Tickets Seeing this sprawling, grand, majestic musical entertainment again in the once splendid surroundings of Bertie Crewe’s opulently spacious rococo interior (behind Beazley’s proudly neo-classical facade), with the full resources of the LMTO massed on stage, complete with a chorus and a line up of superb soloists, all in evening dress, flanked by a brace of sparkling Christmas trees, and beneath the trademark red banners of this specialist orchestra, in this melodramatic, sentimental story of vice and redemption, it is easy to think that there is rather more of nineteenth century French grande-opera about it than the conventional trappings and concerns of Broadway showbiz. Hearing Alan Menken’s stunning score, given lush and vivid life in Michael Starobin’s gorgeous orchestrations, it is easy to imagine oneself back in the world of Meyerbeer, Gounod and Berlioz, where … Read more
REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, Old Vic Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Dizzyingly joyful, expertly crafted and with a smart social conscience, it’s safe to say that this is the Carol to see this Christmas.
Final Casting Announced for London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s A Christmas Carol
The London Musical Theatre Orchestra have announced full casting for their spectacular concert version of A Christmas Carol at the Lyceum Theatre London
Rhys Ifans to star in new version of A Christmas Carol at Old Vic
Rhys Ifans is to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in a new production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic Theatre in November 2017. The new adaptation is by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter And The Cursed Child) and will be directed by the Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus. The classic Christmas tale which sees a cold-hearted miser visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve is an uplifting tale of redemption and a firm family favourite. Ifans recently performed in King Lear at the Old Vic and is perhaps best known for his film work including Snowden, Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, and Elizabeth – The Golden Age. A Christmas Carol will be designed by Rob Howell, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, Sound by Simon Baker and composition and arrangements by Christopher Nightingale. A Christmas Carol starts previews at The Old Vic from … Read more
REVIEW: A Christmas Carol, Lost Theatre
Suffice it to say that the whole was appreciated by the local audience, who brought with them to the theatre their loyal appreciation and good nature.
