Bleak Expectations

Bleak Expectations

Dickens’ tropes are exaggerated to a hilarious and absurd level in Bleak Expectations!
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**SAVE ON TICKET PRICES** Valid for 16 - 25 June and 3 July - 6 August 2023. **PAY NO FEES** Valid for 7 - 13 August 2023. Book by 10 am 9 August 2023

Join a medley of much-loved faces including Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller or Sue Perkins* in this “irresistible”(The Times) stage adaptation of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series Bleak Expectations. Follow 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 havewritten 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!

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Details

StartsWednesday, 3 May 2023
EndsSunday, 13 August 2023
Running Time2 hours 15 mins including an interval.
CategoryPlay

Venue

VenueCriterion Theatre
Address218-223 Piccadilly, St. James's, London, W1V 9LB
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Nearest TubePiccadilly Circus
Seating PlanView Seating Plan

Minimum Age

This production is suitable for ages 10+

Important Notice

The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance, as this is subject to a variety of factors including illness, injury, or events beyond the producers’ control. No refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of an artist’s unavailability to perform at any performance. Take a look at **[the guest star schedule](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/guest-star-schedule-released-for-bleak-expectations "the guest star schedule")** before you purchase your tickets!