All-star A Christmas Carol charity reading set for Lyric Theatre, 7 December

Broadbent, Staunton, Macfadyen, Corrin, Ramsey, Essiedu, Andoh, Lawther, Reynolds and Savage will read Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Lyric Theatre on 7 December. Bessie Carter directs. All proceeds go to Crisis, supporting people experiencing homelessness. Tickets go on sale at 12pm on 1 September. One night only — no extension or transfer.