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Great Expectations 2013

Opened: February 6, 2013
Closing: March 30, 3013

Great Expectations - 2013 West End History , Info & More

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS, which was originally published between 1 December 1860 and 3 August 1861, has been adapted for the stage by Jo Clifford, who is one of Scotland's leading playwrights. She has been working in the theatre for over thirty years; she is the author of approximately 80 plays; her work has been translated into several languages and produced throughout the world. As John Clifford, his work with the Traverse Theatre in the eighties helped establish the international reputation of the Traverse, with plays including Losing Venice (Fringe First 1985), Lucy's Play, Playing with Fire, Inés de Castro and Light in the Village. Since transitioning to Jo, she has continued writing, notably Faust Part One, Faust Part Two and Every One for Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. She has also adapted The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard for Theatre Alba (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2010 and 2011).


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GREAT EXPECTATIONS Closes at the Vaudeville Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2013


GREAT EXPECTATIONS Closes at the Vaudeville Theatre Today, 30 March 2013, two months earlier than its original run date.

Ware Center Screens Filmed Premiere of West End's GREAT EXPECTATIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013


On Today, March 21, 7:30 PM the Ware Center Film Series presents a live, time delayed presentation of the theatrical premiere of 'Great Expectations' from the Vaudeville Theatre in West End London. For the very first time, the Dickens classic is being staged in London's West End, and audiences around the world will be able to share the historic opening night experience at their local theater, this case, the Ware Center. Filmed today, February 7, 2013 this world premiere of the film includes red carpet arrivals and behind the scenes footage, as well as the performance.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS to Close Early at the Vaudeville Theatre, March 30
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2013


Great Expectations will now run at the Vaudeville Theatre until 30 March 2013, closing two months earlier than its original run date.

Ware Center to Screen Filmed Premiere of West End's GREAT EXPECTATIONS, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2013


On Thursday, March 21, 7:30 PM the Ware Center Film Series presents a live, time delayed presentation of the theatrical premiere of 'Great Expectations' from the Vaudeville Theatre in West End London. For the very first time, the Dickens classic is being staged in London's West End, and audiences around the world will be able to share the historic opening night experience at their local theater, this case, the Ware Center. Filmed on Thursday, February 7, 2013 this world premiere of the film includes red carpet arrivals and behind the scenes footage, as well as the performance.

Review Roundup: West End's GREAT EXPECTATIONS - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - February 8, 2013


A new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations opened at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre on 6 February 2013. Reprising their roles from the play's recent, successful UK tour, Jack Ellis stars as Jaggers, Chris Ellison as Magwitch and Paula Wilcox as Miss Havisham. The cast of 14 also includes Paul Nivison as Adult Pip, Grace Rowe as Estella and Taylor Jay-Davies as Young Pip.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Screens Live Across UK and Worldwide from Vaudeville Theatre on Dickens' Birthday Today
by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2013


To celebrate the launch of The Dickens Legacy at the Gala Evening at London's Vaudeville Theatre, GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be screened live via satellite to more than 150 cinemas across the UK and Ireland, with a global cinema release including mainland Europe, Canada, USA, Asia and Australia.

Photo Flash: New Production Images from GREAT EXPECTATIONS in the West End!
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2013


Although it is Dickens' most popular novel and having previously had many incarnations, including as a film, a television drama and even a stage musical, this will be the first time there has ever been a production of GREAT EXPECTATIONS as a full-scale stage play in either the West End or on Broadway. The West End premiere of GREAT EXPECTATIONS will star Jack Ellis as Jaggers, Chris Ellison as Magwitch and Paula Wilcox as Miss Havisham. The cast of 13 also includes Paul Nivison as Adult Pip, Grace Rowe as Estella and Taylor Jay-Davies as Young Pip. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the production below!

Photo Flash: First Look at GREAT EXPECTATIONS in the West End!
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2013


A new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations will open at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre on 6 February 2013, following previews from 1 February. Reprising their roles from the play's recent, successful UK tour, Jack Ellis will star as Jaggers, Chris Ellison as Magwitch and Paula Wilcox as Miss Havisham. The cast of 14 also includes Paul Nivison as Adult Pip, Grace Rowe as Estella and Taylor Jay-Davies as Young Pip. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage in the West End below!

GREAT EXPECTATIONS to Screen Live Across UK and Worldwide from Vaudeville Theatre on Dickens' Birthday, Feb 7
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013


To celebrate the launch of The Dickens Legacy at the Gala Evening at London's Vaudeville Theatre, GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be screened live via satellite to more than 150 cinemas across the UK and Ireland, with a global cinema release including mainland Europe, Canada, USA, Asia and Australia.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Will Open at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre in February
by Kelsey Denette - December 14, 2012


Following a highly successful national tour, a new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations will open in London's West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Wednesday 6 February 2013, following previews from 1 February. Although it is Dickens's most popular novel (Guardian Poll 2012) and having previously had many incarnations, including as a film, a television drama and even a stage musical, this will be the first time there has ever been a production of GREAT EXPECTATIONS as a full-scale stage play in either the West End or on Broadway.

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