3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Dickens' story to take stage at Shotts Community Centre
Havisham, a one-woman play written and performed by award-winning actress Heather Alexander and directed by Dominique Gerrard, reimagines the story of Miss Havisham from Charles Dickens's Great Expectations.
The show, set to take place at The Henderson Theatre, Shotts Community Centre, explores the life of Dickens' "famous female monster".
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Running on Saturday, June 14 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, the play will explore the infamous character's fragmented life, revealing the sorrow and strength behind her iconic wedding dress.
Having previously been performed on various stages across the country, including the Brighton Fringe and the Hastings Fringe, Havisham has already received praise from various theatre critics.
With Broadway Baby calling the show "powerful, tense, heart-breaking", and WBF labelling it "a beautifully crafted piece of theatre, whether you are a fan of Dickens or not."
Havisham is recommended for audiences aged 14 and over due to its mature themes.
Tickets are priced at £12, with concessions available at £8.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Spotlight Shotts website.
