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Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy by Mark Evans this brand-new stage adaption portrays the story that Charles Dickens may have written after one too many gins… and of course, if he'd have lived for another 152 years!

Brace yourself for this chaotic caper through Dickensian London with tragic, half-orphan young Pip Bin, hopeless romantic and would-be-hero. Experience the adventure of Pip’s remarkable escapades with his sisters Pippa and Poppy and their best friend Harry Biscuit as they attempt to escape the evil clutches of Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the irrepressible Hard thrasher siblings and avert disaster at every turn. Will evil be thwarted by virtue? Can love triumph over hate?

Join a variety of beloved faces including Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller and Sue Perkins, (not all at once, don't be greedy!). These guest stars will each take a turn as the narrator in this irresistible stage adaptation of the award-winning comedy series. Specific dates for guest star performances will be announced in due course, for now it's a secret draw!

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Theatre Address

Criterion Theatre,
218-223 Piccadilly,
London,
W1V 9LB

Current Bleak Expectations performance dates