Great Expectations

Forget everything you remember about reading Dickens in school.

Great Expectations explodes to life in this fast-paced, interactive theatrical adventure.

Two actors portray twenty unforgettable characters—from the eccentric Miss Havisham, frozen in time and heartbreak, to the ambitious Pip, the mysterious convict Magwitch, the gentle Joe, and the unforgettable Estella.

With lightning-fast transformations, humor, audience participation, and a touch of delightful chaos, this acclaimed adaptation turns one of Dickens' greatest novels into a riveting live experience.

As Pip chases wealth, status, and the approval of others, he discovers that true worth lies in unexpected places. Along the way, audiences encounter eccentric characters, shocking revelations, heartbreaking choices, and some of the finest storytelling ever written.

And don't get too comfortable—some audience members may find themselves recruited into Dickens' world before the evening is over.

Funny, moving, surprising, and wonderfully entertaining, Great Expectations is Dickens as you've never seen him before.

One hour, minimal staging