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Bleak Expectations by Mark Evans

Bleak Expectations by Mark Evans
South London Theatre presents: Bleak Expectations by Mark Evans Adapted from a BBC Radio 4 comedy series, Mark Evans' play has been described as the riotous story Charles Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin! And, crucially, had he lived for another 152 years. Follow half-orphan Pip's extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy and 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? Director: Tom Mathias Cast: Sir Philip Bin - Simon Gleisner Pip Bin - Tom Mitchell Poppy Bin - Daniella Annoh Agnes Bin - Anna Callender Pippa Bin - Flora Blissett Harry Biscuit - Alex Watts Gently Benevolent - Guy Jones Hardthrasher - Jamie Bowman Bakewell Havertwitch - Wayne Leonard Total running Time (Estimate): 2 hours (including a 15 minute interval). Advisories: This show starts at 20:00, please arrive on time, as we are unable to allow latecomers. Flashing lights (not strobe) Recommended ages 12+ with parental guidance otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: Some references to colonialism and empire. Ticket Prices: Early Bird £14.00 Standard £16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird £10.00 Member/Supporter Standard £14.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum £5.00 per person.

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