John Thomson to play Scrooge at Lowry in The Old Vic's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Photo credit: Hugo Glendinning
The Old Vic and Lowry have announced that John Thomson (Cold Feet, 24 Hour Party People, Hobson’s Choice) will take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ timeless production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne, which plays outside of London for the first time, in this, the production’s 10th anniversary year.
A Christmas Carol will play at Lowry, Salford from 11 December - 10 January.
Director of A Christmas Carol and Artistic Director of The Old Vic, Matthew Warchus, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome John Thomson to play Ebenezer Scrooge as we bring A Christmas Carol to Salford for the very first time. John is a wonderful performer, who many will know from delighting us on screen, and I can’t wait to see him deliver this extraordinary and beloved character. As we celebrate 10 years of this production, it feels very special to bring A Christmas Carol to another part of the UK and to share the warmth, humour and magic of the story with a whole new audience.”
John Thomson said: “It’s an absolute honour to have been cast as the legendary character Scrooge, in The Old Vic’s forthcoming production of A Christmas Carol. I’m looking forward to entertaining everyone at the Lowry with my interpretation this coming Christmas.”
The creative team includes set & costume designer Rob Howell, composer & arranger Christopher Nightingale, lighting designer Hugh Vanstone, sound designer Simon Baker, casting director Grindrod Burton Casting, and movement director Lizzi Gee.
A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment in this unique big-hearted production full of music and festive cheer.
Having announced that it will also return to The Old Vic for its tenth consecutive year, starring Giles Terera, this production has now played to almost one million people in London, America and Australia and across the globe as part of OLD VIC: IN CAMERA in 2020.
This will be the first time since its world premiere in 2017 that the show will be seen in another UK city, offering the chance for even more people to experience this magical show firsthand.