Dickens of a good role for Jane Asher in Leeds

She became the Queen of Cakes but now Jane Asher is taking on a very different role.

The actress, who soared to fame as a child, is taking centre stage in Leeds as one of Charles Dickens’ most tragic characters.

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Jilted at the altar, Miss Havisham never removed her wedding dress and left her wedding breakfast untouched.

Jane returns to the Playhouse for the first time since Dial M For Murder to take the starring role in the new adaptation of Great Expectations. It runs until April 2.

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