Bleak Expectations 9 May 2023 evening performance
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Description
I have seats reserved for us in the Dress Circle for Tuesday 9th May (the Tuesday after the Kings Coronation Bank Holiday weekend).
“A WICKEDLY INVENTIVE PARODY OF VICTORIAN MELODRAMA”
THE TIMES
Join a medley of much-loved faces including Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Julian Clary, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller, Dermot O’Leary, Sue Perkins, Sally Philips or Nina Wadia* in this “irresistible” (The Times) stage adaptation of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series Bleak Expectations. Each week a different guest star will regale us with the hilarious misadventures of the young Pip Bin – tragic half orphan, hopeless romantic and would-be-hero – as this glorious Victorian mash-up arrives at the Criterion Theatre for a limited season from the 3 May.
*Not all at the same time, obviously (that would be ridiculous)**
Bleak Expectations is the riotous story that Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin. Follow Pip’s extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy plus best friend Harry Biscuit as they attempt to escape the calculating clutches of the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn!
Will evil be vanquished by virtue? Can love triumph over hate? Escape with this joyfully anarchic comedy featuring barbarous boarding schools, contemptible conspiracies, roaring romances, devilish disguises, and definitely, probably, hopefully, a happy ending!
**Please see Guest Stars page for announced cast members and their individual performance dates.
“COMEDIC DICKENS MASH-UP TRIUMPHANTLY
The show starts at 7.30pm and ends around 9.45pm. You have a 10minute walk to the coach park.
estimated times – always confirmed 3/4 weeks before the date:-
WALNUT TREE 2.3opm
ELMS 2.50pm
HADLEIGH 3.05pm
SADLERS 3.15pm
FIVE BELLS 3.20pm
I will send confirmed travel timings 3 weeks before the show. These are estimated times.
You may bring a picnic for the coach if you wish to, however, I would ask you avoid any smelly foods and take your rubbish with you.
The drivers are in charge of our travel into London and whilst it maybe useful to assist the driver often sat navigation systems we have will not suffice for the coach route so we leave the plan to the capable driver.
Please refrain from walking up and down the coach as this can be dangerous. If you need to speak to me or the driver just pass a message down the coach – this is for your safety and the safety of other passengers.
I have high regard for my drivers and always ask customers if they would like to contribute to a non – obligatory tip as a thank you from us.
I’m unable to take any tickets to Theatre Box Offices for collection.
Please refer to the terms and conditions with regard to respecting others on the coach.
We will provide clear instructions where to meet the coach and the time we depart on the day. If you are unable to meet the coach at the departure time the coach will still depart on time as stated to be fair to others on board.
Please can you take your seats swiftly on the coach – the driver can not leave until you are sitting down – this avoids hold ups en-route.
Please always take care when getting on and off the coach.
Tickets are given to you on the day, usually e-tickets.
There is a toilet on the coach.
You may leave items on the coach.
Tickets are non refundable once purchased.
Sorry I am unable to resell any tickets purchased.
Any questions – email nicolahaynes@yahoo.co.uk Monitored Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm. Out of Office urgent emails will also be received if urgent.
