Back for its fourth go around, this Old Vic take on Dickens is settling in as a bit of a Melbourne Christmas staple, whether you like it or not. Matthew Warchus dreamed it up and directed it, with Jack Thorne handling the script, and it scooped five Tony Awards on Broadway for its immersive vibes packed with tunes, cheer and those inevitable mince pies. This time, Lachy Hulme is stepping into the grouchy boots of Ebenezer Scrooge, probably perfecting his bah humbug face as we speak.

It is on at the Comedy Theatre on 240 Exhibition Street in Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia, happening on December 14 2025.