A Christmas Carol review " Adrian Edmondson stars in a biting tale for our times
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonDavid Edgar's sharp script feels close to home in this exuberant, illusion-filled version of Dickens' seasonal but socially conscious story There are double economic reasons why theatregoers this winter will rarely be far away from a version of A Christmas Carol. The reliable popularity of Dickens' 1843 story reassures playhouse accountants jittery about blows to the box …