Great Expectations

About the Performance 

Am unsettling encounter with an escaped convict on the wild Kent marshes; a summons to meet the decaying Miss Havisham; the sudden appearance of a mystery benefactor – this series of events change the orphaned Pip’s life forever as he eagerly abandons his humble origins to become a gentleman.

From the misty marshes to the dusty, dirty streets of London; we bring you our brand new adaptation of Dickens’s most enduringly popular and atmospheric novel which delivers high comedy and dark drama as we follow Pip’s journey through adversity to discover the true nature of his ‘great expectations’.

This performance is suitable for age 7+

Ticket and Important Information

Adults £18
Children (5-17) £12
2 Adult family (2+2) £55
1 Adult family (1+2) £38

Open Air Theatre tickets are not included in Museum membership, members need to book tickets to attend the theatre performances.

Doors will open from 5.00pm with performances starting at 5.30pm.

There are no allocated seats for the performance, so you are free to sit where you would like. We just ask that you are mindful of other ticket holders when choosing your spot! Please note that seating won’t be provided so you will need to bring your own chair or picnic blanket. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy, and top up with drinks and snacks from our shepherd hut.

Our Museum shepherds hut will be open from 5.00pm before the performance and during the interval offering hot drinks, alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, light snacks and ice creams.
Please note that the Museum café closes at 4:45pm and hot food stops at 3:00pm.

The performance will be taking place outside and the British weather can be unpredictable so please ensure you are dressed appropriately and bring your own seating. In the unlikely event of a downpour, we will have waterproof ponchos available to purchase from our Museum gift shop. Also, please do also bear in mind that despite the heat during the day, the temperature can drop quite significantly once the sun goes down so you may wish to bring extra layers. Please note that dogs are NOT permitted at the evening theatre performances.