Andrew Lincoln to star in Old Vic’s live broadcast production of A Christmas Carol
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Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead, Love Actually) has been confirmed to play Scrooge in the Old Vic’s live broadcast production of A Christmas Carol next month.
The production will be filmed from the venue’s empty auditorium and streamed to audiences remotely.
Other cast members include: Melissa Allan, Rosanna Bates, John Dagleish, Tim van Eyken, Sam Lathwood, Eugene McCoy, Myra McFadyen, Gloria Obianyo, Maria Omakinwa, Golda Rosheuvel, Michael Rouse, Clive Rowe and Sam Townsend. Rayhaan Kufuor-Gray, Lara Mehmet, Lenny Rush and Eleanor Stollery will share the role of Tiny Tim.
This version of the classic Christmas tale has been written by Jack Thorne with direction by Matthew Warchus, design by Rob Howell, music by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone and sound/video by Simon Baker.
Director Matthew Warchus said: "When I began my job as Artistic Director five years ago I boldly (naively) put up a neon sign in the lobby radiating Lilian Baylis' favourite quote – "Dare, Always Dare". With those galvanising words ringing in our ears, I am delighted to announce that Andrew Lincoln has joined us in what must surely be one of the most ambitious and complex pieces of live-streamed theatre attempted in the pandemic so far.
“The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol has moved and entertained over a quarter of a million people in London and New York over the last three Christmases and we made a pledge last spring that we would still present it, in some form or other, even in this most challenging of years. In doing a project of this size we don't expect to be able to make any profit for the theatre but rather we will be continuing our mission of staying connected to audiences of all ages, providing much-needed work and income for dozens of freelancers, and generally celebrating the important role live theatre has always played in bringing us together to share amazing stories. I hope you can join us."
The Old Vic will be offering care homes a free link to view the production, along with state schools in the Lambeth and Southwark areas.
A Christmas Carol will be performed live and streamed from 12-24 December with tickets ranging from £10-£65. Dermot O’Leary will also hold a Q&A with Andrew Lincoln on 17 December. Tickets can be purchased here.
