Spotlight Shotts to present bold and emotional one-woman play
Havisham stars award-winning actor Heather Alexander.
As part of its Spring Summer programme of events Spotlight Shotts is proud to present 'Havisham', a bold and emotional one-woman play starring award-winning actor Heather Alexander.
The bold and emotional one-woman play will take place at the Henderson Theatre, Shotts on Saturday, June 14.
This is a rare opportunity for local audiences to witness Heather Alexander's powerful solo performance, directed by Dominique Gerrard, that has moved audiences and garnered widespread critical acclaim during both its 2023 run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 and touring across the Havisham is a must-see for fans of classic literature, psychological drama, and world-class acting.
In this powerful take on the woman left at the altar in Great Expectations, we see the raw truth—heartbreak, anger, and memories that won't let go.
She's not haunted by ghosts—she's haunted by a broken heart. A story of love gone wrong, jealousy that won't let go, and a woman pushed to the edge.
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