A Christmas Carol

Now playing at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

A beloved Christmas tradition returns.

The five-time Tony Award®-winning production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is now playing at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited season until 24 December, with Lachy Hulme, one of Australia’s most recognisable stage and screen actors stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.

On a winter Christmas Eve, the cold-hearted miser, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. Transported to worlds past, present, and future, he witnesses what a lifetime of greed and fear could lead to and sees with fresh eyes the possibility of joy and kindness. Can Ebenezer be saved before it’s too late?

This magical interpretation welcomes theatre goers of all ages with dazzling staging, a moving story, and beloved carols including “Joy to the World”, “Silent Night”, and “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”. 

Celebrated by audiences around the world, The Old Vic’s joyous and heartfelt production of A Christmas Carol is conceived and directed by Matthew Warchus (Groundhog Day, Matilda the Musical) and adapted for the stage by playwright Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Enola Holmes). This acclaimed production will play in London, New York and Melbourne in 2025!

Don’t miss out on one of Melbourne’s most loved Christmas traditions, and join us at the Comedy Theatre for merriment, tasty treats and lots of festive cheer.

★★★★ “a bell-ringing, carol-singing delight.” The Age 2025

★★★★★ “Remains one of Melbourne’s most loved festive traditions.” Melbournise Me

★★★★★ “a festive must-see!” Standing Inn-ovation

★★★★ “Unmissable” Limelight Magazine

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

The performance of A Christmas Carol on Saturday 13 December at 2pm will be audio described. Book tickets here or contact 1300 11 10 11 between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for more information. Includes a tactile tour before the show. 

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