Drama offers a unique insight into Charles Dickens' life and marriage

“My Dearest Kate” is the story of Catherine Dickens and her turbulent marriage to and separation from Charles Dickens, seen through letters they exchanged. Originally written and performed by Ellie Dickens in 1983, as a one-woman play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and touring throughout Britain, America and Australasia, she has given her consent for My Dearest Kate to be adapted into this entertaining dramatic two-actor production, and the show comes to Kingsland Methodist Chapel