Ahead of opening the world première adaption of Manjeet Mann’s Carnegie Medal-winning young adult novel Run Rebel, Mercury Theatre have announced their new production of Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations, running from 12-27 May, as part of their Spring/Summer season.

Directed by Mercury Theatre’s Creative Director Ryan McBryde and adapted by Gale Childs Daly, further creatives include designer James Button, lighting designer Rajiv Pattani, movement director Chihiro Kawasaki, and casting director Natalie Gallacher, with more to be announced.

Following the childhood and young adult years of a blacksmith’s apprentice, Dickens’ much loved protagonist Pip comes into a large fortune from a mysterious benefactor and moves to London where he enters high society.

Casting is to be announced.

Creative Director Ryan McBryde said: “The reason Dickens’ classic tale remains so popular today is because it’s themes of obsession, revenge and class mobility still feel so startling relevant. It’s the ultimate coming of age story as Pip learns that his “great expectations” – social status and wealth – are less important than loyalty and compassion. Gale’s script reads like a thriller; the atmosphere just leaps off the page, pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until the very last word is uttered.”

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