Times are hard this Christmas. Spare a few coppers for the poor Cratchit family.

Mister Scrooge is having none of it, so Marley’s ghost comes to teach him a lesson.

The three mischievous Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, work their special magic.

Mr and Mrs Fezziwig chortle fit to bursting, Bob Cratchit sings the sweetest Christmas song to Tiny Tim, and slowly, oh so slowly, the snow frozen around Mister Scrooge’s heart begins to melt.

Perhaps the Cratchits will get turkey and plum pudding after all!

A Christmas Carol, a joyous tale for children of all ages, is now showing at The Nuffield.

For tickets, call 023 8067 1771.

• The Nuffield can double any donations from supporters under a special scheme from Monday. To help, visit nuffieldtheatre.co.uk/support