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Glasgow Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Dickens' story to take stage at Shotts Community Centre
Havisham, a one-woman play written and performed by award-winning actress Heather Alexander and directed by Dominique Gerrard, reimagines the story of Miss Havisham from Charles Dickens's Great Expectations. The show, set to take place at The Henderson Theatre, Shotts Community Centre, explores the life of Dickens' "famous female monster". Read more: 'A wee bit naughty': Musical hen night coming to North Lanarkshire Hollywood legend pictured visiting beloved gastropub Running on Saturday, June 14 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, the play will explore the infamous character's fragmented life, revealing the sorrow and strength behind her iconic wedding dress. Having previously been performed on various stages across the country, including the Brighton Fringe and the Hastings Fringe, Havisham has already received praise from various theatre critics. With Broadway Baby calling the show "powerful, tense, heart-breaking", and WBF labelling it "a beautifully crafted piece of theatre, whether you are a fan of Dickens or not." Havisham is recommended for audiences aged 14 and over due to its mature themes. Tickets are priced at £12, with concessions available at £8. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Spotlight Shotts website.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Spotlight Shotts to present bold and emotional one-woman play
Havisham stars award-winning actor Heather Alexander. As part of its Spring Summer programme of events Spotlight Shotts is proud to present 'Havisham', a bold and emotional one-woman play starring award-winning actor Heather Alexander. The bold and emotional one-woman play will take place at the Henderson Theatre, Shotts on Saturday, June 14. This is a rare opportunity for local audiences to witness Heather Alexander's powerful solo performance, directed by Dominique Gerrard, that has moved audiences and garnered widespread critical acclaim during both its 2023 run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 and touring across the Havisham is a must-see for fans of classic literature, psychological drama, and world-class acting. In this powerful take on the woman left at the altar in Great Expectations, we see the raw truth—heartbreak, anger, and memories that won't let go. She's not haunted by ghosts—she's haunted by a broken heart. A story of love gone wrong, jealousy that won't let go, and a woman pushed to the edge. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. Article continues below
