Great Expectations

'It was now too late and too far to go back, and I went on. And the mists had all solemnly risen now, and the world lay spread before me……'

A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict in a graveyard on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the bitter, decaying Miss Havisham and her beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella; the sudden generosity of a mysterious benefactor - these form a series of events that change the orphaned Pip's life forever, and he eagerly abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman.
From the misty marshes to the dusty, dirty streets of London; we bring you a brand new adaptation of Dickens's most enduringly popular and atmospheric novel which promises high comedy and dark drama as we follow Pip's journey through adversity to discover the true nature of his 'great expectations'.

Available in schools from June 2011

We offer a self-contained 2 hour production of 'Great Expectations' which can be performed in any venue with a performing area of 20' x 20', indoors or out!

The production supports the 'Drama' section of the English curriculum and ties in with clasroom work on:
'Forms and style'
'English literary heritage'
'Language change over time'

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Quantum Theatre - about the company

Quantum Theatre produces and tours original work and adaptations of the classics into theatres, schools and outdoor venues throughout the UK and Ireland.

All of our work is written (or adapted) and produced by the artistic director, Michael Whitmore who has evolved Quantum's now characteristic style; pacey, humorous musical theatre accessible to all ages whether it be Michael's own plays or his adaptations of the classics such as Shakespeare and Dickens.

In recent years Quantum has staged the much-loved classic 'Treasure Island', that favourite flight of fancy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the fantastical family favourite 'Álice Through the Looking Glass' and now the Dickens classic 'Great Expectations'. All the shows provide a fun, dramatic and magical couple of hours for their audiences, with humour, grit and live music to delight and entertain.

This coming Summer (2011) sees the return of 'Great Expectations' as well as our brand new adaptation of 'Twelfth Night' and we look forward to captivating our audience members once more with both productions.

If you have any questions about this or any of our shows please contact:

Quantum Theatre
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