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From Little Nell to Miss Havisham, Dickens’ Women tells the story of Charles Dickens’ life through his beloved characters. Cowritten and performed by Miriam Margolyes, best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, this one-women show is a celebration of her infectious passion for Dickens’ work.

Taking on 23 different Dickensian characters, many of whom were inspired by real people such as Mary Hogwarth, Dickens' sister-in-law, Margolyes showcases her astonishing versatility as a performer.

Dickens’ Women delighted audiences across the world in 2012 as Margolyes took her Olivier nominated show on tour for the bicentenary of Dickens' birth.

©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Classics European Literary History & Criticism World Literature Funny Witty Thought-Provoking Celebration

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I absolutely loved it! what an amazing performance
I enjoyed every second and will be listening to this again

incredible

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Miriam margolyes is both clever and witty, highly recommended. Wish it had been longer

Fantastic writing and performance

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I was lucky enough to see Miriam perform this on her live tour so I was delighted to see it here. Deserves to be listened to over and over again!

Wonderful performance

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Hearing dickens though Miriam’s knowledgable mind , is emotional, witty, and a little heartbreaking too.
What a talent .

Margolyes is genius

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This performance should be part of the national curriculum. Beautiful performed and explains Dickens in a very simple way, cutting through the older style English.

Miriam Margolyes is marvellous

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Wonderful characterisation, which I know goes with the Turf, Dickens being the scriptwriter. Ms Margolyes gives a wonderful performance, she has selected her material with great care and intelligence. This an absolute joy to listen to.

Wonderful characterisation

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Miriam never fails to delight! Beautifully presented and performed, laugh out loud but also very emotional.

Astounding

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loved it she is brilliant and so funny, and easy to follow and understand and appreciate.

Maria margolyes

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Superb characterisation and timing, live audience well edited. Piano accompaniment excellent and appropriate musical genres.

Dickensian Delight!

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Miriam Margoyles gives a fantastic performance. So talented. It is a live performance so there is audience clapping and laughing. I would have preferred a studio read performance.

Would have preferred it without the audience

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