Benedict Cumberbatch reads "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" for the 2012 Story of Christmas chairty appeal held at St George's Hanover Square, London on 19th December, 2012
Yes, he was there for the whole event and stayed for the charity auction afterwards. Cumberbatch is an honorary Vice-President of the Story of Christmas Appeal.
Mr. Cumberbatch is a great guy. I'm glad he volunteers his time for good causes. The only thing that marred this video was all the coughing. Drove me nuts. But I guess it couldn't be helped that people couldn't suck on a cough drop while a live performance was occurring (shakes head in exasperation). Mr. Cumberbatch has read other books and poems aloud and he always does a wonderful job.
My brain just exploded. I was hanging on to each word with rapt attention. I hope when he has children one day that he reads this to them EVERY SINGLE CHRISTMAS.
Why wasn't an usher there to escort rude cougher? The audience is always informed, I'm sure, that this was being recorded. We hear the recording. Why doesn't the cougher realize the disturbance the cough is making? Yet, Cumberbatch tells the story as only a great storyteller can. Thank you Benedict. Stay cool.
I love him!!!!! I wana hav kids with him or be one of his kids in another lifetime and hav him read to me evry nyt..... goodness lord!!! He is so damn fine