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Season 2012 - 2013
Crown Matrimonial	14th Apr to 12th May
Great Expectations	26th May to 30th Jun
Money and Friends	21st Jul to 25th Aug
Witness for the Prosecution	8th Sep to 20th Oct
Saint Joan	3rd Nov to 1st Dec
Coward at Christmas	7th Dec to 15th Dec
Charley's Aunt	12th Jan to 23rd Feb

The Genesian Theatre is in the heart of Sydney, a short walking distance from Town Hall. Travelling by public transport - any train or bus stopping at Town Hall will do and for those driving there is a secure parking station across the road.

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The Genesian Theatre Company gratefully acknowledge the support of the NSW Government though the Performing Arts COVID Support package.

Goran at Primi Italian is a great supporter of the theatre. Tell the restaurant you are going to the Genesian Theatre and you will receive a free glass of house wine. Primi Italian is in Club York at 95-99 York St.

For a more casual and quick meal try The Sambal just along the road from the theatre at 432 Kent St.

Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens

Adapted & Directed by Roger Gimblett

Season: 26th May - 30th June 2012
Preview night 25th May
Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm
Sunday matinée at 4.30pm

Expect to be greatly entertained! - David Kary Sydney Arts Guide

A fitting celebration of Dickens' birth 200 years ago. - Carol Wimmer Stage Whispers

This is a play that will be enjoyed by lovers of Dickens, all the way through to people who have never even read the book. - Jacky Bailey WeekendNotes

Join the event on Facebook for video interviews, photos, and behind the scenes info about this production.

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the great man's birth the Genesians are proud to premiere this new adaptation of Charles Dickens' great novel.

Young orphan Pip lives with his sister and her husband blacksmith Joe Gargery in a humble village when his life is turned upside down by a meeting with an escaped convict and subsequently his introduction to eccentric recluse Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella. As Pip is suddenly removed from his humble origins and transformed into a young gentleman of great expectations he gains much but ultimately realises he has lost himself on the journey.

Dickens' wonderful characters are brought to life by a talented cast of old and new Genesian faces, with detailed period costuming from Peter Henson, in this stunning new adaptation by Roger Gimblett 'Mr Theatre'.

On Saturday 2nd June 2012 the Genesian Theatre donated 50% of all Box Office takings to Carers NSW, the peak organisation for carers in NSW.

Production
Director	Roger Gimblett
Assistant Director	Laura Genders
Set Design	Owen Gimblett
Costume Design	Peter Henson
Lighting & Sound Design	Michael Schell

Crew
Stage Manager	Caroline Gage
Lighting & Sound Operation	Sabrina McCarroll Amy Roberts Mehran Mortezaei
Cast
Pip (Younger)	Sam Seccombe
Magwitch	Tom Massey
Joe Gargery	Martin Searles
Mrs Joe	Samantha Roylance
Uncle Pumblechook	Timothy Bennett
Estella (Younger)	Kira Zaher
Miss Havisham	Ros Bilbe
Pip (Older)	Lachlan Edmonds-Munro
Biddy	Kate Parker-Frost
Estella (Older)	Alexis Farr
Herbert Pocket	Nicholas Pond
Mr Jaggers	Rob Drew
Wemmick	Timothy Bennett
Drummle	Jason Thorne
Compeyson	Timothy Carter
Camilla	Lois Marsh
Sarah Pocket	Lilianna Komljenovic