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Class and Fortune in "Great Expectations"

The British Library explores the world of Great Expectations as one in which fortunes can be suddenly made and just as suddenly lost.

“Great Expectations” on the Silver Screen

Like many of Dickens’ works, Great Expectations shares a rich tradition of adaptations on the silver screen.

The Costumes of “Great Expectations”

A look at the costume renderings for Great Expectations designed by Ron Erickson.

Estella, Act II

Miss Havisham, Act I

Estella

Pip, Act II

Pumblechook

Pip, Act I

Biddy, Act I

ABOUT THE COSTUME DESIGNERRon Erickson had the privilege of designing the costumes for Book-It Repertory Theatre’s original production of Great Expectations, and ...

Coming of Age in “Great Expectations”

By PCS Literary Manager Benjamin Fainstein

English culture underwent rapid change in the mid-eighteenth century. People of all economic classes flocked to cities like London in the wake of the period’s industrial progress. This process of urbanization gave rise to an entrepreneurial middle class with enough ...

An Interview with Director Jane Jones

Jane Jones, the founder and co-artistic director of Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theatre, is currently in Portland to direct Great Expectations for Portland Center Stage. Jane worked closely with adapter Lucinda Stroud to develop this adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, which had its world premiere ...

Preview image for Perspectives series for "Forever" and "Each and Every Thing"

Perspectives series for "Forever" and "Each and Every Thing"

February 16 & 23, March 1 & 8 in the Ellyn Bye Studio
Immediately following the 7:30 p.m. performance

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