What the Press said

‘…strong, restless theatrical ingenuity. In Benjamin Twist’s skilful and gripping new production...Clifford’s version is backed by a magnificent haunting soundscape by David Fennessy’

‘Richard Conlon, as Pip, makes a superb job of capturing the the acute sense of embarrassment and inadequacy created by Pip’s humble upbringing, as well as the uncomfortable truth that his transformation into a gentleman id driven by his obsession with the beautiful Estella, wealthy, privileged and cold as ice.’
The Scotsman ****

‘A treat...the company is presenting a first rate treatment of the Dickens classic.’

‘...Dickens devotees will appreciate the great respect with which the dialogue is treated in Ben Twist’s production.’

‘...aspects that linger in the mind are David Fennessy’s atmospheric soundscape and visual clues hinting at the bigger picture.’

‘Richard Conlon’s emphatic Pip is the centre around which the action revolves, and through appearances in almost every scene he perfectly captures both in voice and physicality the transition from poor principled orphan boy to conflicted gentleman.’
The Herald ****

‘Dickens here becomes a personal close-up drama, with few histrionics and subtle character building. Happily a strong cast is able to make this work well.’
The Times ****

‘...Twist’s concise production leaves you wanting more.’
Metro ***

‘Prime Productions version is a beautiful evocative chamber work, as the cast of seven bring the piece to life in a masterful way…David Fennessy’s soundscape entwines with the action, almost like another character…The production is a fine piece of story-telling with ghosts from the past and present summoned up.’
Dundee Courier

‘An excellent cast of seven give first class portrayals of the many colourful characters in Great Expectations, most playing many parts in this fast, yet smooth-flowing production.’
Perthshire Advertiser

‘A first-rate treatment…scenes are played at breakneck speed.’
Onstage Scotland