Havisham
Written and performed by Heather Alexander
Havisham imagines the passionate and hopeful young woman Miss Havisham once was before heartbreak defined her existence.
17 May 2026
Havisham – The Story that Dickens Left Out
Written and performed by Heather Alexander and directed by Dominique Gerrard, this one-woman performance gives voice to one of literature’s most haunting characters. Havisham imagines the passionate, intelligent, and hopeful young woman Miss Havisham once was before heartbreak defined her existence. With gripping storytelling, Alexander brings this untold story to life, revealing the fire and fierce spirit behind the legend.
Reviews
★★★★★ “Mesmerising from start to finish.”
★★★★★ “A tour-de-force performance — moving, witty and utterly compelling.”
★★★★★ “Dickens as you’ve never seen him before.”
No prior knowledge of Dickens is needed—just a love of a great story for an unforgettable evening of theatre.
Practical info
TICKET PRICING: £23.50 general admission / £19.50 concessions.
SEATING: Please note row H, the back row, is high bench seating. The auditorium has steps up the centre aisle, so book at the front for anyone who may have difficulty with steps or heights.
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval.
LATECOMERS: Latecomers will not be admitted until the interval.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Please see here.