The special one-night-only live reading of Charles Dickens’ classic story will take place in aid of the charity Crisis.
It has been announced that Bridgerton actress Bessie Carter will direct a special live reading of a Christmas Carol in aid of charity Crisis, taking place at the Lyric Theatre on the 7th December.
Among those taking part in the event will be: Adjoa Andoh, Jim Broadbent, Emma Corrin, Paapa Essiedu, Alex Lawther, Matthew Macfadyen, Bella Ramsey, Tanya Reynolds, Imelda Staunton and Grace Savage.
With all funds going to Crisis to support the charity’s work with people experiencing homelessness, including providing housing advice, employment opportunities and training, the event is inspired by Dickens’ own public readings of A Christmas Carol.
Crisis chief executive Matt Downie said: “Nearly two centuries ago, Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol to remind society that people facing hardship should be met with compassion, generosity and companionship during the festive season,”
“Yet right now, hundreds of thousands of people have nowhere to call home – from people spending night after night on our streets to families stuck in temporary accommodation for months or even years on end.”
Tickets are set to go on sale on the 1st September.