John Simm to play Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic

The Old Vic Theatre has announced that John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ beloved production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.

The production, which last year welcomed 66,000 people across its record-breaking eight-week run, will return to The Old Vic from 9 November 2024 – 4 January 2025.

Director of A Christmas Carol and Artistic Director of The Old Vic, Matthew Warchus, said: “When I originally conceived this production, I didn’t anticipate the extent to which it would represent so many of my views on humanity, society and even theatre itself. And I certainly didn’t anticipate it still being the symbolic and celebratory heart of The Old Vic’s programming eight years on. But so far the audience keeps growing (indeed more people saw the show last year than ever before) and the bucket collection at the final curtain continues to provide evermore support to several important homelessness and food bank charities. Thanks to all of you who have made this love-filled show part of your Christmas tradition.

"For 2024, we’re delighted to be welcoming the brilliant John Simm as Scrooge. He’ll be donning the red coat and crumpled top hat and joining an outstanding ensemble cast as we share another feast of music, magic and festive joy with our audiences, whether they’re seeing the production for their first time or the eighth!”

This role marks John Simm’s debut at The Old Vic, and his first stage role since playing the title role in Macbeth at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2019.

The creative team also includes set & costume director Rob Howell, composer & arranger Christopher Nightingale, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Simon Baker, casting director Jessica Ronane CDG, and movement director Lizzi Gee.

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