Christmas Eve, 1803 and 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 including the terrifying Magwitch, generous blacksmith Joe Gargery, the eccentric Miss Havisham, the cold but beautiful Estella 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, 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!
“he turns the pages of this epic novel in a masterful fashion that is mesmerising…
a piece of theatre which is as ingenious as it is intimate”
The Cornishman
Wed 19 March, 7:30pm. Gillingham High School. 01747 833844
Thur 27 March, 7:30pm. Chetnole Village Hall. 01935 873555
Fri 28 March, 7:30pm. Winterborne Stickland Village Hall. 01258 880920
Sat 5 April, 7:30pm. Sandford Orcas Village Hall. 01963 220208
