Great Expectations

Synopsis

Pip's s impoverished childhood takes on a new dimension when he meets the strange Miss Havisham. An unknown benefactor turns Pip into a gentleman but he falls prey to the corruption of money.

Our Review:

8 December 2008

Attempting to produce for the stage what many argue is Charles Dickens‘ greatest book is always going to be a challenge. However, the Library Theatre’s new production, adapted by Neil Bartlett, not only conveys the complexity and colour of the original, but also reminds the audience of the true meaning of the phrase ‘the magic of theatre’.

The story concerns a young boy named Pip who has an encounter with an escaped criminal that changes his life. He is then brought to the attention of a strange old spinster, Miss Havisham, and her adopted daughter, Estella. These story strands entwine to create a gripping and enthralling tale of a life lived with ‘great expectations’.

Leon Williams delivers a wonderful performance as Pip, and he also provides the bulk of the narration of this twisting story, holding the whole play together. The rest of the cast perform brilliantly in a number of roles with both Richard Heap and Ian Harris being particularly noteworthy for their v...

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