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UK LGBT EVENTS - Bleak Expectations @ Criterion Theatre (until 13 Aug)
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Bleak Expectations @ Criterion Theatre (until 13 Aug)

This Spring, see the cream of British comedy and acting talent take on the career defining role of The Narrator, in the riotous new comedy classic Bleak Expectations. A different guest star joins the ensemble cast every week including: Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Julian Clary, Jack Dee, Craig Ferguson, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Robert Lindsay, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller, Dermot OLeary, Sue Perkins, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia. WILL EVIL BE VANQUISHED BY VIRTUE? CAN LOVE TRIUMPH OVER HATE? WELL OF COURSE IT WILL!

Tickets : £ Various Tickets

Address : Criterion Theatre
218-223 Piccadilly, St. James’s
London
W1J 9HR

Telephone : 033 33 202 895

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