Antic Disposition presents: A Christmas Carol Theatre & Performing Arts

Antic Disposition’s much-loved musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol returns to the spectacular setting of Middle Temple Hall.

A joyous celebration of the festive season, Antic Disposition’s A Christmas Carol combines the ghostly tale of miser Ebenezer Scrooge with a score of original songs inspired by the carols of a traditional Victorian Christmas. Newly expanded for 2017 for a talented company of actor-musicians, the production has already been seen by over 7,000 people and is firmly established as one of London’s most magical Christmas treats.

A Christmas Carol will be performed in the highly atmospheric 16th-century Middle Temple Hall, a location well known to Dickens himself, who studied law at the ancient institution. Hidden away between Fleet Street and the River Thames, the stunning hall was completed in 1573 and remains virtually unchanged to this day. With its cobbled alleyways and gas-lit courtyards, a visit to the Middle Temple is a journey into the London that Dickens himself knew, creating the perfect backdrop for this unique interpretation of his much-loved Christmas classic.

The historic hall will be decked for the occasion with boughs of holly, and mulled wine, mince pies and other traditional festive fare will be available to add to the Yuletide cheer.

Directors Ben Horslen and John Risebero comment, After a busy couple of years touring cathedrals around the country with our productions of Henry V and Richard III, we’re delighted to be returning to one of our very favourite venues, the beautiful Middle Temple Hall, for our fourth season of A Christmas Carol. Experiencing Dickens’ timeless tale in this amazing space is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, and we look forward to sharing our production and raising a glass of mulled wine with audiences old and new.

Award-winning theatre company Antic Disposition, founded by director Ben Horslen and director/designer John Risebero, is best known for presenting innovative and visually striking productions of classic plays and stories in spectacular historic buildings. Past productions include The Comedy of Errors in Gray’s Inn Hall, Richard III and Romeo and Juliet in the ancient Temple Church, and Henry V, which recently toured twelve UK cathedrals marking the centenary of the First World War and Shakespeare400.

Based on the novella by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol has a book and lyrics by Ben Horslen and John Risebero, and music by Nick Barstow. A Christmas Carol is directed by Ben Horslen and John Risebero, who also designs. The cast is yet to be announced.

More details