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Talisman Theatre
About this event
BLEAK EXPECTATIONS 24th – 28th August 2026 Mischief, mayhem and darkly comic chaos. Prepare for a hilarious evening of joy and laughter as Dickens meets Monty Python in this chaotic comic caper. Follow the story of Pip Bin and his family and friends as they scramble to escape the…
