Mark Evans
- Actor, writer and script editor
Press clippings
Bleak Expectations review
Rewriting a Charles Dickens' comedy set in the 19th is not an obvious thing to do and maybe that's why it worked.
Beatriz Do O, A Young(ish) Perspective, 23rd May 2023Bleak Expectations review
Cry 'harrumble!' for this joyously silly Dickensian romp transferring to the West End.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st May 2023Mark Evans on Bleak Expectations
"It's going to be really interesting seeing how the character will change with the different ways people do it. I can't wait to see each and every one of them!"
Mae Trumata, The Upcoming, 24th April 2023Bleak Expectations stage play gets West End run
Dickensian pastiche Bleak Expectations, a Radio 4 hit from 2007, is to take to the West End stage this summer with a run of headline guest stars.
British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2023Bleak Expectations review
This is a wonderful ensemble production that sparkles with inventiveness and is performed by a richly talented cast, who were enjoying it as much as the audience.
Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide, 9th June 2022Bleak Expectations at the Watermill Theatre - review
Comedic Dickens mash-up triumphantly makes the transition from radio to stage.
Judi Herman, What's On Stage, 7th June 2022Bleak Expectations review
This fast-paced comedy mashup of the great Victorian novelist sends up Britishness with oodles of silliness.
Arifa Akbar, The Guardian, 5th June 2022Bleak Expectations by Mark Evans review
Director Caroline Leslie has successfully given Bleak Expectations a new platform in which audiences can watch and enjoy some of their favourite characters from the radio production come to life on the stage.
Elaine Chapman, Theatre, Films and Art reviews, 1st June 2022Bleak Expectations coming to the stage
A stage adaptation of Radio 4 favourite Bleak Expectations is to premiere this spring at The Watermill Theatre in Newbury.
British Comedy Guide, 29th March 2022Meera Syal and Jennifer Saunders star in Audible sitcom 'Raj!'
Audible has launched Raj!, a seven-part audio sitcom set in 19th Century India. Meera Syal and Jennifer Saunders star.
British Comedy Guide, 25th May 2021