August 22, 2024

“Who am I to be kind!” Miss Haversham

A terrifying encounter in a fog-laden churchyard changes orphan Pip’s life forever. Against the dramatic backdrop of the vast, windswept Kent marshes, Pip struggles to come to terms with his mysterious “great expectations.” Haunted by the eccentric Miss Havisham and tormented by his love for the cold-hearted and capricious Estella, Pip’s changed fortunes take him to London to become a gentleman. When his benefactor is revealed, a dramatic chain of events unfolds.

“Great Expectations” is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, until a twist of fate and the evil machinations of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham shows him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the true cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be. In the end, Pip comes to realize that his “great expectations” of social standing and wealth comes at a severe price and are far less important than loyalty and compassion.

Dickens’ much-loved novel is filled with vividly drawn characters brought to life by acclaimed theatrical adaptor, Jo Clifford.

And So, It Begins….! 

When?

16 - 19th October 2024 at 7:30pm

Matinees Friday & Saturday at 2:30pm

Where?

Trinity Theatre, Church Road,
Tunbridge Wells

The Cast

Character

Actor

Pip

Jack Stevens

Estella

Louise Knapp 

Miss Haversham

Caroline Smith / Edwards

Joe / Wemmick

David Adams

Mrs Joe/ Molly / Sarah Pocket

Jean Erxleben

Magwitch / Herbert Pocket

Laurence Plumb

Biddy / Camilla Pocket /Second (Man )Woman

Nimeuh Ferdinando

Jaggers / Wopsle

David Smith

Bentley Drummle / Raymond / Man / 1st Man

Peter Emanuel

The Crew

Director

Sandra Barfield

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