Stephen Mangan to star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Old Vic Theatre

The Old Vic have announced casting for Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles  Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol, running from 13 November 2021-8 January 2022.

Joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne, the production will star Stephen Mangan as Ebenezer Scrooge, Bridgette Amofah (Mrs Cratchit), Geraint Downing (Ferdy/George), Nicola Espallardo (Jess), Karen Fishwick (Belle), Amanda Hadingue (Ghost of Christmas Past), Nick Hart (Nicholas), Oli Higginson (Fred), Rachel John (Ghost of  Christmas Present/Mrs Fezziwig), Andrew Langtree (Father/Marley), Jack Shalloo (Bob Cratchit), Rose Shalloo (Little Fan), James Staddon (Fezziwig) and Samuel Townsend (Young Ebenezer). More casting is to be announced, including the actors sharing the role of Tiny Tim.

The creative team comprises set and costume designer Rob Howell, composer and arranger Christopher Nightingale, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Simon Baker and musical director Katharine Woolley.

Last night, The Old Vic’s production of A Christmas Carol won five Tony Awards for Best Original Score, Best Scenic  Design of a Play, Best Costume Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play and Best Sound Design of a Play, for its Broadway run at the Lyceum Theatre in 2019.

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