CHILL winds sweep through the gas-lit streets of Victorian Edinburgh as Dickens’ festive classic, A Christmas Carol, comes to life at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum this winter, and marks the return of Versailles, Grantchester and BBC’s Bodyguard star, Stuart Bowman, to the Grindlay Street stage.
On Christmas Eve, three mystery spirits whisk Scrooge on a whirlwind journey through his past, present and future. Will he discover the true meaning of Christmas before it’s too late?
James Brining, Artistic Director at The Lyceum, says, “A Christmas Carol is one of our best loved stories and I’m excited to work with our hugely talented cast and creative team to bring this tale of redemption and hope to life in a way that honors the original story and encompasses the magic of a Lyceum Christmas. I look forward to diving into the world of Scrooge when rehearsals start next month.”
Bowman leads the company as Scrooge, Dickens’ infamous miser whose journey to find the true meaning of Christmas lies at the heart of the timeless tale. No stranger to The Lyceum, Bowman previously appeared in the Company’s productions of The Duchess of Malfi, Peter Pan and The Marriage of Figaro.
Joining Stuart as Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s late business partner, is John Macaulay. Best known for his role in the hit musical,The Bodyguard, his previous work with the Lyceum Company includes Life is a Dream and Of Mice and Men.
Completing the cast are Ali Watt as Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s hardworking and compassionate employee, Stuart Edgar as Fred, Karen Fishwick as Mrs Cratchit, Jo Freer as Mrs Fezziwig, Betty Valencia as Belle, Musical Director Isaac Savage who also forms part of the ensemble, along with Aron Dochard and Kirsty McDuff.
A Christmas Carol plays at The Lyceum from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
Full details and tickets HERE
