Christmas is Christopher Eccleston

Christmas is Christopher Eccleston

Michael HollandNov 9, 2023

Christopher Eccleston is Scrooge in Matthew Warchus’ smash hit production of A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.  Other cast are…

The Life and Times of William Macready

The Life and Times of William Macready

Michael HollandMay 26, 2023

Anything with Dickens in the title has me panting like one of Pavlov’s dogs, so seeing “Macready! Dickens’ Theatrical Friend” was playing at the…

When The Ghosts of Christmas Appear

When The Ghosts of Christmas Appear

Michael HollandDec 27, 2022

Antic Disposition’s adaptation of Dickens’ classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol, has become part of the season’s traditions for many people. The Middle Temple…

Dolly Parton’s Humdinger Hoedown

Dolly Parton’s Humdinger Hoedown

Michael HollandDec 15, 2022

A Christmas Carol with music and lyrics by the inimitable Dolly Parton, and adapted from the original by David H. Bell, Paul T. Couch,…

The Best Christmas Carol

The Best Christmas Carol

Michael HollandNov 24, 2022

I knew it was Christmas when the orange seller approached me by the stage and offered up her wares – oranges and mince pies,…

Your Festive Guide to London Bridge – It’s Christmas !!!!

Your Festive Guide to London Bridge – It’s Christmas !!!!

Eliza FrostNov 15, 2022

We’re expecting a ‘normal’ Christmas this year, but there is never anything normal about this time of year in London Bridge! There’s festive fun…

A Festive Retelling of A Christmas Carol

A Festive Retelling of A Christmas Carol

Michael HollandNov 14, 2022

‘Bah, Humbug!’ It’s Christmas Eve and Ebenezer Scrooge determines to turn his back on the world, and on Christmas. But a series of ghostly visitors…

Where to get cosy in south London this winter

Where to get cosy in south London this winter

Holly O'MahonyNov 1, 2022

See the spirit(s) of Christmas on stage The Old Vic Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has become an annual highlight of…

Christmas At The Middle Temple

Christmas At The Middle Temple

Michael HollandNov 1, 2022

The award-winning Antic Disposition’s musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’ is back for its sixth season in the spectacular Tudor…

The Scrooge of Peckham – top names and local actors take to the stage

The Scrooge of Peckham – top names and local actors take to the stage

Michael HollandOct 24, 2022

Scroogelicious, Peckham’s take on Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol takes centre stage this December, written by playwright and actor Geoffrey Aymer and presented…

A Grungy Christmas Carol

A Grungy Christmas Carol

Michael HollandSep 27, 2021

Combining grungy cabaret with anarchic opera, the Olivier Award-winning Post-punk pioneers, The Tiger Lillies, return to the Southbank Centre this Christmas with the UK…

Great Expectations of Rotherhithe

Great Expectations of Rotherhithe

Michael HollandSep 4, 2021

A new production of ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens, adapted and directed by Phil Willmott, will be the next production at Rotherhithe Playhouse, with…