Great Expectations

"My father's family name being Pirrip, and my christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip."

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Behind the scenes interviews
Watch interviews with the creative team as they talk about Great Expectations.

The director
Declan Donnellan talks about adapting and staging the novel.
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The designer
Nick Ormerod discusses the adaptation and design process.
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Production photographs
Enjoy pictures from the RSC's 2005 production. There are three photo galleries - click on the titles for large versions with captions.
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Learning Pack
Find out more about Dickens and the story of Great Expectations.
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Activities Pack
Activities to try with your students or drama group based around the adaptation and rehearsal process for Great Expectations.
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