BLEAK EXPECTATIONS announces West End run and special guests

Eleni Cashell 15 February, 2023, 13:34

The hilarious comedy BLEAK EXPECTATIONS is heading to the Criterion Theatre, with lots of special guests in store.

Marking the production's West End debut, guest stars will include Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins.

Running at the Criterion Theatre from 3 May until 3 September, each week a special guest star will take on the role of narrator, Sir Phillip Bin. Confirmed stars include:

Tom Allen
Adjoa Andoh
Alexander Armstrong
Jo Brand
Jack Dee
Stephen Fry
Nish Kumar
Lee Mack
Stephen Mangan
Ben Miller
Sue Perkins

Other guest stars will be confirmed at a later date.

Directed by Caroline Leslie, this adaptation of the award-winning radio comedy has already seen success at the Watermill Theatre last year. The production follows Pip's extraordinary exploits with sisters Pippa and Poppy, and their best friend Harry Biscuit.

Together, the group must escape from the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent, defeat the hideous Hardthrasher siblings, and deflect disaster at every turn! Expect barbarous boarding schools, contemptible conspiracies, roaring romances, devilish disguises, and definitely, probably, hopefully, a happy ending!

Don't miss this hysterical comedy at the Criterion - tickets are on sale now!