A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Tim Curry

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

This version of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, masterfully narrated by Tim Curry, was available for a limited time last year, and now it's back. This one-of-a-kind performance puts a unique spin on a treasured classic, and served as the inspiration for the exciting new line of Audible Signature Classics, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with Elijah Wood, and Heart of Darkness with Kenneth Branagh. Tim Curry performs this timeless holiday story in a deliciously dark tone, returning it to its Dickensian roots with a vivid imagining of Victorian London and just the right touch of outrageous fun.

A Christmas Carol has constantly been in print since its original publication in 1849, and has been adapted for stage, television, film, and opera. It has often been credited with returning the jovial and festive atmosphere to the holiday season in Britain and North America, following the somber period that emerged during the Industrial Revolution.

The story opens on a bleak and cold Christmas Eve as Ebenezer Scrooge is closing up his office for the day. As the story progresses and Christmas morning approaches, Scrooge encounters the unforgettable characters that make this story a classic: Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and, of course, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.

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Tim Curry is amazing!

He does such a great job at narrating this beautiful classic and you’re so completely entranced with the story, that you forget it’s him speaking. He’s does absolute justice to the story and I’ll be listening to it over and over whether it’s Christmas or not!
But that’s an underlying moral isn’t it? Keeping the Christmas spirit year round!

My favorite Dickens Story

I have always loved this story and this is my favorite version of t. Tim Curry doe an excellent job of narrating this beloved classic. whenever I am down because life has become too hard, I listen to this story and feel better knowing that if Scrooge can be redeemed, then so can I.

Holiday classic narrated wonderfully.

Didn't realize how lyrical this classic was, but the quality of the prose and skill of the narrator make this beautiful story come alive.

Tim Curry is magnificent

it is one of the most well known classics of our age and Tim Curry brings it to life like never before.

Tim Curry just saved my soul.

Tim Curry transforms this classic tale into music. He is a genius of voice, timing, mood, language, the magic and mystery in the telling of a great story. I had been in the worst grinch-like mood of any Christmas of my life and suddenly thought to listen to his superb performance again. It literally saved my soul. And Christmas for our whole family. My entire outlook on the world. I thank you Tim Curry. I wish you the very best and would love to send a thousand thank you's. Plus--this is crazy--of course I remember Rocky Horror and these two performances show the vast range of your talent. Merry Christmas to you and may God bless you every day of your life.

A Christmas Classic + Masterful Narration

What else is there to say but that this is a classic holiday tale and perennial favorite, made even better by Tim Curry's incredible performance. Enjoy!

Tim Curry is outstanding

I love this reading and insight into the heart of Dickens characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to relate with the times, then and now.

A must have for the family at Christmas!!

I love the Muppet's Christmas Carol but if you want your family to experience the book as written this is for you. Suitable for 8 and up (depending on your children) - not as creepy as it sounds, with a wonderful and uplifting message at the end.

Thank you Audible

Thank you so much for giving this to us members. Tim Curry has a beautiful voice and I am so glad he narrated this story. He does an amazing job narrating and makes the story even more exciting. I hope Tim Curry narrates more of your books.

My favorite classic + Tim Curry, Marvelous!

Would you consider the audio edition of A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry to be better than the print version?

This is an exciting, emotive characterization by Tim Curry, a great audiobook for any time of the year.

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry?

There are so many memorable moments in this Story, it's hard to decide which one.

What about Tim Curry’s performance did you like?

Tim's performance, his tone is just too familiar to me, reminds me of his many characters but uniquely identifies this book above print or movies. Definitely a keeper in my Ipad.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Tim brings the Grinch smile to a whole new level this Christmas

Any additional comments?

Thanks for offering this Audiobook.