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T0423722593Bengal, 1903. Rumours that the British Empire plans to partition Bengal spread and uncertainty is never far away. For one Indian boy destiny is found on the banks of the River Padma before the Goddess Lakshmi. Here a promise is made. Born out of terror or kindness the choice Pipli makes that night will shape his life forever. Pooja Ghai directs Tanika Gupta's adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Pipli moves from his home in Rajshahi to the bustling streets of Calcutta. With an open heart he navigates unforgiving darkness and unsettling friendships in his search for a better future. For Pipli, dharma - the right way of living, is never far away.Producer Royal Exchange. Adapted by Tanika Gupta. Director Pooja Ghai. | |
| 8 Sep 23 to 7 Oct 23 | Royal Exchange, Manchester :: V491 listing details L1132757546 |
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| 15 Jun 23 to 18 Jun 23 | Sarah Thorne Theatre Club Memorial Theatre, Broadstairs :: V677919099 listing details L1206735103 |
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Pip's s impoverished childhood takes on a new dimension when he meets the strange Miss Havisham. An unknown benefactor turns Pip into a gentleman but he falls prey to the corruption of money.