Deft, daft, delightful…and definitely Dickens!
Christmas Eve, 1803
Pip, a seven year-old orphan boy, visits his mother’s grave. A frightening encounter with an escaped convict begins a series of events that will change his life forever.
Written by one of England’s greatest authors, Charles Dickens, Great Expectations is the profound and complex story of Pip’s journey through life. Some of his most memorable characters – the terrifying Magwitch, Joe Gargery the kind and generous blacksmith, the eccentric Miss Havisham, the cold and beautiful Estella, Mr Jaggers the pompous lawyer and Pip’s wise friend, Herbert Pocket – are vividly brought to life in this anarchic and joyful telling of this glorious tale.
Using original words and speech Dave Mynne, a founder member of acclaimed Cornish theatre troupe Kneehigh, is stepping out alone as Rabbit Theatre. Mynne will take you on a journey that brings you a ‘cast of thousands’ in this skilful, one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens’ epic novel. Be prepared to be scared and amazed and cry and laugh …a lot! This new show proved a hit on the Artsreach circuit last spring. Now, a year on, Mynne is back in Dorset for three performances (including a matinee) in January and a further three in March/April. Early booking is recommended!
“Dave Mynne is to Cornwall what Leonardo da Vinci was to Florence…”
Emma Rice, Joint Artistic Director Kneehigh
Friday 17 January, 7:30pm. Broadwindsor Village Hall. 01308 867644
Saturday 18 January, 7:30pm. Broadmayne Village Hall. 01305 854205
Sunday 19th January, 3:30pm. Piddletrenthide Village Hall. 01300 345252
www.artsreach.co.uk
