First look at Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston as Scrooge
Eccleston is starring in the latest staging of Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol.
It is now just weeks until Christopher Eccleston takes to the stage as Ebenezer Scrooge in the latest staging at The Old Vic of Jack Thorne's version of A Christmas Carol – and we now have a first-look image of Eccleston in character.
In the image, Eccleston is seen bedecked in his Victorian finery, including a top hat and waistcoat, while he is also sporting a grey beard. He is surrounded by smoke and using a lantern to guide the way.
The Old Vic has also released a behind-the-scenes video showing the creation of this image, in which Eccleston realises he's smiling, stops, and says: "No smiling, it's Scrooge".
You can watch the video, which includes the image at the end, right here now.
This staging of A Christmas Carol will run from 11th November 2023 to 6th January 2024 and has been directed by Matthew Warchus. Eccleston joins a list of stars to have taken on the role in Thorne's stage version of the story, including Rhys Ifans, Stephen Tompkinson, Paterson Joseph, Andrew Lincoln, Stephen Mangan and Owen Teale.
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When his casting was announced, Eccleston said: "As a child, I read and watched every and any version of A Christmas Carol because of a fascination with Scrooge’s psychology.
"As a young actor, I read everything I could about the legendary Old Vic. I’m a very lucky man to be part of this production and cannot wait to meet our audiences."
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Meanwhile, Warchus said: "Jack Thorne's joyful adaptation of A Christmas Carol is a feast for the eyes, mind, and heart. Already seen by over half a million people globally, this love-filled production continues to snowball in popularity; indeed, more people booked to see the show last year than ever before.
"This year, I am delighted to be working with Christopher Eccleston in the role of Scrooge and to be bringing back all the music, magic, and festive joy for audiences old and new."
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