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Bleak Expectations review

“Dickensian spoof is entertaining but runs out of steam”
ReviewsMay 19, 2023by Paul ValeCriterion Theatre, London
Sally Phillips, press-night guest star, in Bleak Expectations at the Criterion Theatre, London. Photo: Manuel Harlan
Sally Phillips, press-night guest star, in Bleak Expectations at the Criterion Theatre, London. Photo: Manuel Harlan
Mark Evans’ amusing stage adaptation of his award-winning radio comedy spoofing Dickensian drama, featuring a line-up of rotating guest stars – Sally Phillips on press night – wears thin surprisingly quickly

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