Bleak Expectations is a comedy play by Mark Evans based on his BBC Radio 4 series of the same name.
The play made its world premiere at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury, Berkshire directed by Caroline Lesley, running from 27 May until 2 July 2022.
[1] Due to the success of the Watermill production, the play transferred to London's West End at the Criterion Theatre from 3 May 2023.
[2] A different guest star appears each week as the narrator, including Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Julian Clary, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Dermot O'Leary, Sue Perkins, Sally Philips and Nina Wadia.
Hugh Dennis was also announced to replace Jo Brand's run as the narrator.