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"Sell out warning! Arnos Vale's Anglican Chapel transforms before your eyes into the barren Kent marshes, the bustle of Victorian London, and the decaying grandeur of Mrs Haversham’s iconic mansion, as Red Rope Theatre continue their run of graveside gothic classics with a beyond atmospheric adaptation of Dickens’ masterwork."
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A event on Tuesday 4th November. The event starts at 19:30.
Multi-award winning Red Rope Theatre Company, will be returning to the Anglican Chapel, this November for their 8th production, delighting audiences with a gothic horror adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens.
The famous novel will be adapted for stage by award winning playwright and company Artistic Director, Matthew Grinter.
In this tale of psychological and emotional torment, a strange encounter on the marshes leads Pip to follow a path forged by manipulation and love. As the ghost-like figure of a forgotten bride walks the halls of her empty mansion, she holds the destiny of this young lover in the palm of her hand.
Dickens crafts a world haunted by trauma and control, as we follow the journey of a boy desperate to rise above his origins.
Join us for an evening of gothic delight, following our 7 previous sell out productions at Arnos Vale include: Dracula, Frankenstein, Turn of the Screw, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, A Christmas Carol, Sherlock Holmes Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Important information
- The production runs from November 4th - 29th (Tuesday - Saturday evenings)
- The performance starts promptly at 7:30pm (Approx. running time 2 hours plus an interval).
- Discounted Preview Tickets on 4th & 5th November £14 + Booking fee
- Full Price Tickets 6th - 29th November from £18+ Booking Fee.
- The Cafe/Bar will be open from 6:45pm serving refreshments and snacks.
- Non refundable ticket sales, and seats are unreserved.
- Recommended for ages 14+ due to mature content.
- Please note this performance is not suitable for babies in arms due to loud sound effects.
- This is a seated performance inside the Anglican Chapel.
- Inclusive mobility is available with a lift for wheelchairs, but please note there is a weight limit. Any questions about access/parking please ask Arnos Vale Cemetery directly, contact details via their website.
Entry requirements: 14+
The famous novel will be adapted for stage by award winning playwright and company Artistic Director, Matthew Grinter.
In this tale of psychological and emotional torment, a strange encounter on the marshes leads Pip to follow a path forged by manipulation and love. As the ghost-like figure of a forgotten bride walks the halls of her empty mansion, she holds the destiny of this young lover in the palm of her hand.
Dickens crafts a world haunted by trauma and control, as we follow the journey of a boy desperate to rise above his origins.
Join us for an evening of gothic delight, following our 7 previous sell out productions at Arnos Vale include: Dracula, Frankenstein, Turn of the Screw, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, A Christmas Carol, Sherlock Holmes Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Important information
- The production runs from November 4th - 29th (Tuesday - Saturday evenings)
- The performance starts promptly at 7:30pm (Approx. running time 2 hours plus an interval).
- Discounted Preview Tickets on 4th & 5th November £14 + Booking fee
- Full Price Tickets 6th - 29th November from £18+ Booking Fee.
- The Cafe/Bar will be open from 6:45pm serving refreshments and snacks.
- Non refundable ticket sales, and seats are unreserved.
- Recommended for ages 14+ due to mature content.
- Please note this performance is not suitable for babies in arms due to loud sound effects.
- This is a seated performance inside the Anglican Chapel.
- Inclusive mobility is available with a lift for wheelchairs, but please note there is a weight limit. Any questions about access/parking please ask Arnos Vale Cemetery directly, contact details via their website.
Entry requirements: 14+