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From Little Nell to Miss Havisham, Dickens’ Women tells the story of Charles Dickens’ life through his beloved characters. Co-written 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 Dicken’s birth.

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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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One of Miriam Margoyles' best performances captured in this beautiful audiobook. You simply have to listen to it!

A must for all Dickens fans!

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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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I saw Miriam Margolyes perform this live several years ago and thought it one of the best things I'd ever seen on a stage. She so perfectly captures the humour, range, eccentricity, poignancy and heartbreak. It was a performance that had stayed with me ever since, and this recording brings it all back. Both the writing and the performance are witty, moving and insightful, and the delicate piano accompaniments/interludes enhance the experience still further. The whole thing is simply perfect.

Simply perfect

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I've never been a massive fan and f Dickens but Miriam makes his works seem very entertaining compared to the dour and miserable durge I assumed them to be.

Very short but a lovely jaunt into Dickens

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