About "Great Expectations"
Great Expectations, by Hugh Leonard, Adapted from the Novel by Charles Dickens
Director: Adam Morley
Consultant: Gerald Dickens (Great great grandson of Charles Dickens)
Producer: Claire Bibby
Baroque Theatre Company presents "Great Expectations", a stunning theatrical experience, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth. Young Philip Pirrip, known as "Pip", helps the escaped convict Abel Magwitch and sets in motion a train of events that will affect his entire young life. Taken under the wing of the eccentric Miss Havisham, Pip falls in love with her ward, the chilly Estella, and determines to be a gentleman. Receiving money from a mysterious source, and expecting more, Pip renounces his humble past life and feels sure he will achieve his aim - and then the true identity of his benefactor is revealed and a painful process of moral education begins for Pip. Bringing to life all the vivid characters of the original and conveying the story with great clarity, atmosphere and theatrical flair, this production of Charles Dickens' most popular novel will be exciting and haunting.
Quotes from Reviewers (March 2012):
"Baroque Theatre Company distils Charles Dickens' story and presents its essence in unforgettable personalities...."
"....a daring but successful piece of production...."
"Adam Morley's direction is vivid and fast moving...."
C.Smith, Eastern Daily Press
"Great Expectations were certainly met with the Baroque Theatre Company's triumphant first visit to Clonter. People travelled far and wide on the pilgrimage to Dickens."
"....it knocked the socks of the television adaptation!"
"....a very clever sensitive stage adaptation by Hugh Leonard"
"Dickens' lovers book yourselves a date with Baroque Theatre Company this very day."
I.Lockett, Clonter Opera Theatre
"An ambitious touring production ...."
"The set was impressive and well used, it was so good to see a cast of 12 on stage...."
D.McGeary, The British Theatre Guide
"....the quality of the acting across the board was to a very high standard indeed and all actors produced splendid and engaging performances that kept the audience spellbound...."
"....a thoroughly entertaining evening, enjoyed by an appreciative audience."
"I fully recommend that you catch this enjoyable and highly watchable play."
"Baroque Theatre Company is to be congratulated on its endeavour and I look forward to future productions of this fresh, daring and highly talented company."
J. Charles (audience member at Clonter Opera Theatre, Cheshire, who wrote to us with feedback via the Baroque Theatre Company website)