24th November 2025 - 29th November 2025

Show Time: Multiple Show Times

Price: £16.30

Concession: £11.30

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“PICKING A MAN’S POCKET EVERY TWENTY-FIFTH OF DECEMBER! IT’S NOT FAIR SIR D’YE HEAR ME? JUST NOT FAIR.”

Bah, humbugs! Bristol Old Vic Theatre School return to the Redgrave Theatre with a theatrical feast

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a few carols, would it? Mr Scrooge is sorely lacking in festive spirit. Hell-bent on bringing his colleagues, family and friends down with him, he spends his days being unpleasant and stingy. One bitter night, he is visited by four ghosts who take him on a journey through past, present and future. Will Scrooge change his ways by sunrise?

Patrick Barlow’s high-spirited stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol breathes new life into the familiar tale and its well-known characters. Stocking-stuffed with plenty of festive twinkle, ghostly antics and Dickensian humour, this is the perfect pre-Christmas treat for the whole family. Suitable for ages 8+

“Loads of action-packed family entertainment!” – StageTalk Magazine, praise for BOVTS 2024 Christmas show
“A richly enjoyable, playful production!” – Bristol 24/7, praise for BOVTS 2024 Christmas show

Written by Patrick Barlow
Adapted from the story by Charles Dickens
Directed by Emma Earle
Designed by Zoe Squire

This amateur production of “A Christmas Carol (Barlow)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd

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Ticket prices: Adult - £16.30 | Concession - £11.30 | Child & Under 25s - £6.30

Performance schedule:
Monday 24th November - 1:30pm
Tuesday 25th November - 10:00am & 2pm
Wednesday 26th November - 1:30pm
Thursday 27th November - 2pm & 7pm
Friday 28th November - 7pm* (BSL Interpreted)
Saturday 29th November - 1pm & 5pm

Doors open 30 minutes before the performance start time.

Age Restriction: 7+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) 

Approx Running Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes (with interval)

*£1.30 booking fee will be added per ticket

Additional Offers: Family Ticket - Family ticket of 4 tickets, 2 adult and 2 child for £35.20

For group bookings more than 10 tickets, please contact the box office to book tickets

Holding image: Adrian Barclay