With Dickens’ unforgettable words and extraordinary characters, this powerful and atmospheric stage adaptation by New Vic Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins, brings to vivid life the novel considered by many to be his greatest work.

The orphaned Pip is a boy with few
expectations until a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict, a summons to meet the strange Miss Havisham and the sudden generosity of a mysterious
benefactor change his life forever.

Happily leaving his humble friends behind
to begin a new life as a gentleman, Pip must
discover the true nature of loyalty and love, of character, class and kindness. And he must learn the truth of his great expectations.

“ I love the way he makes such a rich mixture of humour, tragedy, sentiment and social indignation, all rolled up into one great book”
Screenwriter Andrew Davies