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THE
STORY

Bleak Expectations

  • Theatre

    Criterion Theatre

  • Duration

    150 minutes

  • Age Restrictions

    10+ years

Bleak Expectations tells us the story of young Pip Bin – a Victorian gentleman who, as you may have guessed from his name, is responsible for having created the bin. Despite his achievement, Pip’s family have been torn apart, so he takes it upon himself to set things right. Alongside his trusted best friend Harry Biscuit, he faces off against his ironically named guardian Mr. Gently Benevolent as well as numerous other adversaries. Battling mistaken intensities and numerous conspiracy plots, will Pip prevail in his quest to save his family and true love? Only a visit to see Bleak Expectations will give us the answer!

This hilarious production of Bleak Expectations has a rather unique trait to it, with a different guest star joining the ensemble cast every week. And these aren’t just any guest starts – TV stars and comedy legends will be swapping in and out of the show, featuring some of Britain’s most famous celebrities. Guest stars have included broadcaster Dermot O’Leary, actor Robert Lindsay, and perhaps most impressively, comedian Stephen Fry. All guest stars have pre-announced dates, so if there’s someone, in particular, you would like to see, be sure to check in advance!

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The show is based off of the award-winning radio series, which ran from 2007 until 2012. The series was extremely popular with audiences, spawning both a televisual successor and a novel adaptation. This play is now the latest tribute to the original series, showing that this story still holds a place in many people’s hearts even after a whole decade has passed. If you too were a fan of the original show, then this is a must-see! 

INFO

Info

Bleak Expectations Tickets

Choose your seats via our live booking platform. Once payment is completed, you will receive an email confirmation with your booking reference number and eTickets.

Upon arrival at the venue, display the eTickets on your phone or show the box office a printed ticket.

Which Theatre

Criterion Theatre at 218-223 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9HR .

Any Questions

If you have questions about your ticket purchase, contact our customer services team at 020 3670 8887

Good to Know

Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.

Age Recommendation

For ages ten and above.

Can I Video or Take Photos?

The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

CAST
CREATIVE

A SPECIAL GUEST STAR JOINS THE SHOW LIVE EVERY WEEK

TOM ALLEN, ADJOA ANDOH, ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG, JULIAN CLARY, JACK DEE, HUGH DENNIS, CRAIG FERGUSON, STEPHEN FRY, ROBERT LINDSAY, LEE MACK, STEPHEN MANGAN, DERMOT O’LEARY, SUE PERKINS, SALLY PHILLIPS, NINA WADIA

Cast

Ashh Blackwood – Agnes Bin
Shane David -Joseph – Thomas Bin
J.J. Henry – Harry Biscuit
Dom Hodson – Pip Bin
John Hopkins – Gently Benevolent
Serena Manteghi – Pippa Bin
Marc Pickering – The Hardthrashers
Rachel Summers – Poppy Bin
Conner Dumbrell – Understudy
Eric Mallett – Understudy
Abigail Matthews – Understudy
Emily Waters – Understudy

Creative

Mark Evans – Writer
Caroline Leslie – Director
Katie Lias – Designer
Andrew Exeter – Lighting Designer
Tom Pigott-Smith – Composer
Joyce Henderson – Movement Director
Jenkins McShane – Casting
Katie-Ann McDonough – Associate Director

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