"Jack Thorne’s new version of Dickens' story stands high on my list of favourites. .. combines the social anger with a genuine sense of festivity. .. this is Dickens done with love and affection. The fable’s warning about the danger of treating poverty as if it were a moral vice could also hardly be more timely. " —Guardian

"Incredibly atmospheric. .. Jack Thorne’s relatively faithful adaptation lets Dickens’ words do their work, but then opens things up in a second half that is emotionally rich and, on occasion, truly moving. " —The Stage

"There is a contemporary resonance to it… a love song to Christmas and the redeeming power of theatre. " —Observer

"Provides everything you might want from a theatrical adaptation of Dickens's timeless (and never more timely) morality tale urging social responsibility and compassion. .. the new adaptation by Jack Thorne fuses fun with the macabre and a fine degree of psychological depth. .. both witty and deeply affecting. " —Independent

"Magical. .. Thorne's adaptation is traditional but with a modern twist that delights. " —The Times

"Dickensian and modern, clever and heartfelt, gripping and touching and tuneable and serious and sometimes funny. .. its marvellously heartfelt Christmas quality would delight the original author. " —TheatreCat

"Dickens’ tale of personal conscience and moral responsibility might be more relevant that ever. .. Thorne doesn’t shirk the anger at social attitudes towards poverty, but also delivers a rousing festive feast that will leave even the most miserly curmudgeon filled with redemptive joy. " —Radio Times