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Please be aware that there are no trailers before the performance.

• Thu 5 Dec to Sat 14 Dec
• 150 minutes

Synopsis

by Mark Evans

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS

Directed by Kevin Moore

The story Dickens might have written after drinking too much gin…

Follow 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? Can love triumph over hate?

A glorious, riotous, eccentric comedy set in Dickensian society with characters based on some of Dickens' most-loved novels. Fast paced and wildly funny this play has not long finished its West End run and was actually taken from the popular BBC radio 4 series. It's going to be fun!

"My name is Bakewell Havertwitch, I do not have a twitch but I do bake well."

Warning: this production contains occasional loud noises.

Relaxed Performance on Saturday 14th December 2.30pm

Open to anyone who feels they would benefit from seeing a theatre performance in a more informal environment. Numbers will be limited to keep the atmosphere as relaxed as possible.

The show will be slightly adapted - the sound will be turned down a little and the theatre lights turned up and a relaxed performance always includes a relaxed attitude to noise and movement (voluntary and involuntary) in the auditorium.

There will be a special ‘quiet’ zone for anyone who might feel uncomfortable at any point in the performance. This will be a safe and supervised space for audience members to come out if they should find that the auditorium starts to become overwhelming.

There’ll also be lots of friendly members of the Front of House team to welcome you.  We can provide a visual (social) story for anyone who needs it as well as a clear synopsis. Please contact the office on 01943 609539 if you require a copy of the "Social Story" in advance.

Thursday 5th - Saturday 14th December 7.30pm

Matinee: Saturday 7th December 2.30pm

Additional Relaxed Performance Matinee:

Saturday 14th December 2.30pm

Tickets £14, £12, £6, £5

Wharfeside Theatre