A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol

About A Christmas Carol

Chill winds sweep through the gas-lit streets of Victorian Edinburgh as Dickens’ beloved classic comes to life at The Lyceum for our 2026 festive season. 

On Christmas Eve, three mysterious spirits whisk Ebenezer Scrooge on a whirlwind journey through his past, present, and future. Will he discover the true meaning of Christmas before it’s too late?  

Directed by our Award-winning Artistic Director, James Brining, let this festive classic fill you with cheer - join us for a Christmas tradition in the making.   

A Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh production

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Cast and Credits

  • Novel Charles Dickens
  • Adaptor Deborah McAndrew
  • Director James Brining
  • Movement Director EJ Boyle
  • Sound Designer Niamh Gaffney for Autograph Sound
  • Puppet Maker and Director Gretchen Maynard-Hahn
  • Composer Michael John McCarthy
  • Lighting Designer Simon Wilkinson
  • Designer Paul Wills
  • Casting Director Simone Pereira Hind

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