Dickens Women

Miriam Margolyes is one of the most knowledgeable and brilliant interpreters of Charles Dickens and her wonderful sense of humour shines through as she traces the startling similarities of the women in Dickens’ work and in his life. Among the 23 different characters (both male and female) Miriam brings to life to tell Charles Dickens’ story, there is the Old Curiosity Shop’s Little Nell, the loyal Mrs Micawber from David Copperfield (inspired by his own mother), and the cold, embittered Miss Havisham from Great Expectations. Laughter and tears combine in this entertaining show and some surprising revelations are made. Miriam Margolyes has enjoyed huge success with Dickens’ Women around the world and her West End season in the Duke of York Theatre earned her an Olivier nomination. The acclaimed British actress also won an LA Critics Circle Award for her role as Flora Finching in the film of Little Dorrit and she has become a favourite with film-goers for her many other roles, including that of Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Age of Innocence, Ladies in Lavender, and Being Julia. She is also the presenter of the popular BBC documentary series, Dickens In America, screened recently on ABC Television. 2007 Australian and New Zealand tour proudly presented by Andrew McKinnon. Melbourne - Playhouse, The Arts Centre September 18 - 23 Bookings: 13 6100 Online Booking | www.ticketmaster.com.au Brisbane - The Powerhouse September 25 - October 7 Bookings: (07) 3358 8600 Online Booking | www.brisbanepowerhouse.org Frankston - Frankston Arts Centre October 9 - 10 Bookings: (03) 9784 1060 Online Booking | artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au Hobart - Theatre Royal October 12-13 Bookings: (03) 6233 2299 Online Booking | www.theatreroyal.webcentral.com.au/ Sydney - Sydney Theatre, Walsh Bay October 16 - 21 Bookings: (02) 9250 1999 Online Booking | www.ticketek.com.au Newcastle - Civic Theatre October 23 Bookings: (02) 4929 1977 Online Booking | www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au Parramatta – Riverside Theatre October 25 Bookings: (02) 8839 3399 Online Booking | www.riversideparramatta.com.au Glen Street Theatre October 30 - November 4 Bookings: (02) 9975 1455 Online Booking | http://www.glenstreet.com.au Adelaide - Her Majesty's Theatre November 6 - 11 Bookings: 131 246 Online Booking | www.bass.net.au Perth - Octagon Theatre November 13 - 18 Bookings: (08) 9484 1133 Online Booking | www.bocsticketing.com.au Canberra - Canberra Theatre Centre November 20 - 25 Bookings: (02) 6275 2700 Online Booking | www.canberratheatre.org.au Auckland - Auckland Town Hall November 30 - December 2 Bookings: 9 309 2677 Online Booking | www.the-edge.co.nz Christchurch - Issac Theatre Royal December 4 – 5 Bookings: (03) 377 8899 Online Booking | www.ticketek.co.nz Wellington - The Opera House December 7 – 9 Bookings: (04) 384 3840 Online Booking | www.ticketek.co.nz