A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR CARERS
An OLD VIC PLAYBACK production
11 Dec–13 Dec 2023
What you need to know
Dates
11 Dec–13 Dec 2023About the show
Care homes across the UK are invited to come together this Christmas to stream a special recording of 2020’s OLD VIC: IN CAMERA – A Christmas Carol.
Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of the Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), was uniquely and creatively adapted for the award-winning OLD VIC: IN CAMERA series which brought 43,000 households together during lockdown. The Old Vic has been granted special permission to re-share a recording of one of the performances for free with residential care homes for adults and children nationwide* for Old Vic Playback: A Christmas Carol for Carers. Registration is now closed for one of two online performances, on Mon 11 Dec at 2.30pm and Wed 13 Dec at 2.30pm.
Both screenings include the option of live captioning and audio description.
FAQs
HOW WILL YOU BE STREAMING THIS?
All performances will be streamed using Zoom, which means you will be able to watch on your phone, tablet or laptop. However you plan to watch, we would recommend downloading the free Zoom app.
HOW WILL IT WORK?
Please note it may take up to one week to process your application.
- You will receive an email to confirm your booking once this process is complete. It’s important you check you’ve received this so we can be sure we have the correct email for you.
- At least 12 hours before your chosen performance you’ll then receive information on how to watch. Even though this performance is pre-recorded, it isn’t available on demand and will only be streamed at the specified time, so you’ll then need to make sure you’re online in time to watch the performance.
For any queries or changes to your application please contact our Box Office team at box.office@oldvictheatre.com.
All performances will be streamed using Zoom, which means you will be able to watch on your phone, tablet or laptop. If you want to link this up to a television screen you will need an HDMI cable.
WILL YOU BE DOING ACCESS PERFORMANCES?
Monday 11 December performance will not have captioning, Wednesday 13 December performance will display captioning for everyone watching. You can choose which performance to attend. For both performances, there will be live audio description which you can turn on or off as needed.
The OLD VIC: IN CAMERA series was supported by:
Royal Bank of Canada – Principal Partner
PwC – PwC £10 Previews Partner
A Christmas Carol is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
With special thanks to Jack Thorne for supporting Old Vic Playback: A Christmas Carol for Carers
The Cast

Andrew Lincoln
Scrooge
Melissa Allan
Little Fan
Rosanna Bates
Jess
John Dagleish
Bob Cratchit
Tim Van Eyken
Nicholas

Julie Jupp
Ghost of Christmas Past

Sam Lathwood
Ferdy
Eugene McCoy
Fred

Gloria Obianyo
Belle
Maria Omakinwa
Mrs Cratchit
Golda Rosheuvel
Ghost of Christmas Present / Mrs Fezziwig
Michael Rouse
Father/Marley

Clive Rowe
Fezziwig
Samuel Townsend
Young Ebenezer
Tiny Tims
Rayhaan Kufuor-Gray
Tiny Tim
Lara Mehmet
Tiny Tim
Lenny Rush
Tiny Tim
Eleanor Stollery
Tiny Tim
Musicians
Christopher Allan
Musician
Martin Robertson
Musician
Clare Taylor
Musician
Pedro Vieira da Silva
Musician
Creative Team
Jack Thorne
Adaptation
Will Stuart
Musical Director
Matthew Warchus
Director
Rob Howell
Set & Costume
Christopher Nightingale
Composer & Arranger
Hugh Vanstone
Lighting
Simon Baker
Sound
Lizzi Gee
Movement
Jessica Ronane Cdg
Casting
Will Stuart
Associate Musical Supervisor
Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth
Voice
Jamie Manton
Original Associate Director
Josh Seymour
2nd Associate Director
Ben Davies
Associate Set Designer
Irene Bohan
Associate Costume
Sam Waddington
Associate Lighting
Jay Jones
Associate Sound
Sam Archer
Associate Movement
Laurie Perkins
Associate Musical Director