As the winter chill sets in, The Old Vic in London promises a heartwarming theatrical season featuring classics and fresh adaptations. The iconic venue hosts Matthew Warchus' adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol,' starring John Simm, Michael Rosen's enchanting 'Christmas Storytelling,' and a gripping rendition of 'Oedipus' with Rami Malek and Indira Varma. These diverse performances offer something for everyone, from festive joy to intense drama, making The Old Vic a must-visit destination for theatre lovers this season.

A Theatrical Winter Wonderland at The Old Vic: Celebrating Classics and New Adaptations

‘Vengeance will be taken on the killer, then the land will be clean. The contamination will be washed away. The rains will come and the people will be healed.’

It’s a cold case but, according to the Oracle, if the murderer of old King Laius is found and punished then all will be well. The people turn to their new King, Oedipus, the man who solved the riddle of the Sphinx, to hunt down the perpetrator and bring salvation. He vows to succeed whatever the cost and so begins an unstoppable pursuit of the truth through a harrowing labyrinth of fear and love.

Oedipus

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Much-loved children’s author and poet Michael Rosen returns to The Old Vic to read from some of his own favourites for children aged 6+.

Christmas Storytelling

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by  Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials) and starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge.

A Christmas Carol  fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in London’s longest running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.

A Christmas Carol

Annie is an actress, Henry is a playwright, and fiction is the backdrop to life. Hardly a recipe for a faithful marriage, especially when it started as an affair.

But does it matter how it began if what they have is the real thing?

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Jan 21 - Mar 29, 2025

Oedipus

Dec 21, 2024

Christmas Storytelling

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