Pantomimes and shows
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London
About
A sparse stage. A single performer. And Victorian London springs to life.
Returning to the historic Old Operating Theatre for its third year, this is ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Charles Dickens performed it himself, drawn directly from his original reading script. Through voice, presence and the power of Dickens’ unaltered words, a whole world unfolds – Scrooge’s chilly office, Fezziwig’s joyous party, the warmth of the Cratchit family, and the haunting visitation of the spirits. The simplicity becomes the magic: no adaptation, no modern reinterpretation — just the story as it thrilled audiences 183 years ago, brought vividly to life.
Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones returns with his acclaimed one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ beloved festive classic.
“You do not need spectacle to be spellbound. You just need a storyteller this good.”
YupVoted
“Bravura performance…a perfect antidote to the excesses of the season.”
ReviewsHub
“Meticulous, measured, authentic.”
CharlesHutchPress
Questions
When does A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London start and end?
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London runs Monday, 14 December 2026, 18:00.
Where is A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London?
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London takes place at The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret, London.
Is A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London sold out?
Yes, the official ticket shop lists A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - The Old Operating Theatre, London as sold out. The official page shows it if tickets come back.
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Getting there
The Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret, SE1 9RY London, England, GB
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