Don’t be a Scrooge this Christmas – Erik Thomson has you covered. The iconic actor brings A Christmas Carol to life this festive season.
Everyone’s favourite Christmas-time antihero is making his return this festive season. Aussie favourite Erik Thomson steps into the shoes of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, bringing a new edge to this classic tale that might just make it your go-to holiday tradition.
Taking over the Comedy Theatre for a strictly limited run from November 22, this fresh version of A Christmas Carol re-energises the iconic story, making it feel as if you’re experiencing Dickens for the first time.
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A Christmas Carol
- Comedy Theatre,
- Strictly limited festive season from November 22
- Tickets here
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As the house lights dim, the glow of candles and the tinkle of Christmas chimes will pull you right into Victorian London. Ghosts of the past, present and future converge, leading Scrooge and the audience through a tale of compassion, memory and redemption.
This five-time Tony Award-winning adaptation, brought to life by Jack Thorne and directed by Matthew Warchus, promises audiences an immersive theatre experience filled with haunting scenes, memorable music and timeless messages. This retelling will see some of Australia’s finest actors guiding you through a festive story, starring none other than one of the country’s most beloved talents.
Erik Thomson leads this iconic Christmas tale
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While you might recognise Erik Thomson as the head of the Rafter family in Australia’s top-rated TV drama Packed to the Rafters, the celebrated entertainer is also known for his roles across a number of other TV shows (800 words, Black Snow), films (Somersault, Blueback) and theatre productions (The Speechmaker, Julius Caesar, The Puzzle).
This Christmas season, witness Erik transform into the infamous character of Ebenezer Scrooge and discover a new side to this iconic character that Erik shines a compassionate light on.
Joining Erik on the cast of A Christmas Carol is some of the best performers working in this country today. Top-tier talents Alison Whyte (Death of a Salesman), Tim Wright (Groundhog Day The Musical) and Tony Cogin (Frankenstein), along with Felix Star, Kaori Maeda-Judge, Aisha Aidara, Kaya Byrne, Sarah Morrison, Stephanie Lambourn, Samantha Morley, Grant Piro, Cameron Taylor, Jack Van Staveren, Jasmine Vaughns and Benjamin Colley will be reimagining the eclectic collection of characters that help bring Scrooge’s world to life.
Your newest festive tradition
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This stage production of A Christmas Carol quickly found incredible success after premiering at London’s The Old Vic. Seven seasons of the London show saw massive crowds returning year after year, finding in it a newfound festive tradition. Since debuting in Australia in 2022, the show’s first two years proved that this is a story that resonates universally. Now, the Comedy Theatre welcomes Scrooge and his tale of redemption back with open arms. This strictly limited run of shows starts from November 22.
As a truly immersive experience, this A Christmas Carol brings 19th-century London vividly to life. You can expect enchanting set designs, immaculately detailed period costumes, as well as a rich score of warmth and wonder. This seasonal show caters to Melbourne’s love of the arts and is quickly becoming a must-see festive classic.
A Christmas Carol also slots in perfectly with many of the other festive traditions that Melburnians love. Make a day of it in the city and stop by the Bourke Street Mall’s Myer windows to begin with. Next, pop into Fed Square to marvel at the magic of the majestic Christmas tree. Then, settle into your seat at the Comedy Theatre as Erik takes you back through the wintry streets of 1840s England.
A warm-hearted story of hope
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A Christmas Carol emphasises themes of transformation, compassion and the power of generosity. Ultimately, this timeless story delivers the message that it’s never too late to change for the better. In a world that sometimes feels as precarious as Dickens’ 19th century London, the story resonates with hope, compassion and a belief that a better future is always possible.
As heartwarming as a Christmas ham at lunch, this production will leave you wrapped in joy, compassion and holiday cheer. Don’t be a Scrooge this festive season. Come and watch Scrooge come alive at the Comedy Theatre instead.
Tickets to A Christmas Carol at the Comedy Theatre are on sale now. You can get them here.
This article was made in partnership with A Christmas Carol.
