Great Expectations, Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury

Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury: Knowing the excellent standards at the Watermill, expectations of a new production are always great but I had lower expectations of this renowned classic despite its proud title. How could this Dickens classic be simmered and reduced down into a small space with a cast of characters that are put into a melting pot and played by a handful of actors? But this version of Great Expectations proves to be no misnomer - the Watermill has pulled of...