Bleak Expectations, written by Mark Evans, was compared to putting “Dickens, Monty Python and a pantomime in a blender” by director Lou Steggals.
The play follows 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? And can love triumph over hate?
The show, at Wigan Little Theatre, runs until Saturday, July 25, with performances at 7.30pm each day.
Tickets are available at the theatre’s box office in person or by calling 01942 242561 between 7.30pm and 9pm throughout the production.
Alternatively, they can be bought online at any time at www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk.
1. Bleak Expectations
The cast of Bleak Expectations. Picture by www.nickfairhurstphotographer.com Photo: nickfairhurstphotographer.com
2. Bleak Expectations
Pippa Bin, played by Jessica Sinclair, left, Pip Bin played by Nicholas Walsh, and Poppy Bin played by Stacey Vernon. Picture by www.nickfairhurstphotographer.com Photo: nickfairhurstphotographer.com
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Pip Bin played by Nicholas Walsh, left, is surprised by escaped convict Bakewell Havertwitch, played by Si Foster. Picture by www.nickfairhurstphotographer.com Photo: nickfairhurstphotographer.com
4. Wigan Little Theatre's production of Bleak Expectations: Grave situation -
Pip Bin gets an odd 18th birthday greeting. Picture by www.nickfairhurstphotographer.com Photo: nickfairhurstphotographer.com