FRESH from its recent production of Angels in America, Progress Theatre is set to begin showing its adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.
The company is promising a “fast-paced” production, set to take place in the ruins of Reading Abbey.
Great Expectations follows the life of Pip, an orphan, as he is raised by his cruel older sister and her kinder husband.
The work has been adapted for the stage by John R. Goodman.
It is the latest of Progress Theatre’s annual open air productions, which have been staged by the company since 1994.
This will be only the second open air production which is not based on a work by William Shakespeare, after Wind in the Willows was staged in 2017.
Great Expectations will be showing at Reading Abbey Ruins from Wednesday, July 20, to Saturday, July 30, except Sunday, July 24.
Showings begin at 7:30pm, and guests are reminded that due to the open air venue, rain or colder temperatures during the evening are possible.
Seating has already been provided.
For more information, or to book tickets, visit: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
