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The Mystery of Charles Dickens

The Mystery of Charles Dickens

20028.01h 29m

Overview

Simon Callow's one-man show about Charles Dickens.

Directed by Frances Dickenson
Written by Peter Ackroyd
Produced by Judy Chesterman
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Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Charles Dickens

Themes & Keywords

one-man showlive theatregreat expectationslive theateroliver twistthe mystery of edwin drooda christmas carolthe pickwick papersnicholas nicklebythe old curiosity shopbarnaby rudgemartin chuzzlewitdombey and sondavid copperfieldbleak houselittle dorrita tale of two citiesour mutual friend

About The Mystery of Charles Dickens

The Mystery of Charles Dickens is a history, drama, comedy film released in 2002 exploring themes of one-man show, live theatre, great expectations, live theater, oliver twist, the mystery of edwin drood. Directed by Frances Dickenson, it stars Simon Callow. Simon Callow's one-man show about Charles Dickens.

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