Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonDavid Edgar's sharp script feels close to home in this exuberant, illusion-filled version of Dickens' seasonal but socially conscious story There are double economic reasons why theatregoers this winter will rarely be far away from a version of A Christmas Carol. The reliable popularity of Dickens' 1843 story reassures playhouse accountants jittery about blows to the box …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:03AM on November 9, 2022