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Emma

Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Wed 17 September - Sat 11 October
17 September
-
11 October

Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy is joyously reimagined for the 21st century

A Rose Theatre production

A play by Ava Pickett
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Christopher Haydon

This 'downright hysterical' (London Standard) new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic rom-com swaps drawing room duets for dance floor-fillers, taking audiences on a ride of matchmaking and mischief that ignites laughter and warms the heart.

Emma Woodhouse thinks she has it all figured out.

Fresh from Oxford University and back in her hometown for the summer, Emma is ready to do what she does best: sort out everyone else’s lives, whether they like it or not.

Her closest friend Harriet is a total dating disaster, her father keeps disappearing on mysterious errands, and George Knightley refuses to stop pointing out the flaws in her flawless plans. But Emma knows best… right?

Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth with this timeless story of romance, friendship, and the tricky business of figuring out what truly makes us happy.

‘★★★★★ 'Riotously funny. Writing of the highest quality, beautifully directed. Jane Austen would be proud.’ WhatsOnStage

★★★★ ‘A rip roaring modern update. Great fun made into something really special by Amelia Kenworthy’s phenomenal comic performance in the title role.’ TimeOut


Supported by Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Eilene Davidson Productions

Nominate us for the WhatsOnStage Awards

Emma is eligible for:
- The SINE Digital Best Performer in a Play Award (Amelia Kenworthy)
- Best Supporting Performer in a Play (Kit Young, Lucy Benjamin, Nigel Lindsay, Jessica Brindle, Adrian Richards)
- Best Professional Debut (Amelia Kenworthy, Sofia Oxenham, Bobby Lockwood, Josh Bilyard)
- Best New Play
- Best Regional Production

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Emma Education Pack

This resources delves into the play and the characters and includes an introduction to Jane Austen on the 250th anniversary of her birth. 

 

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Event details

Running time: Approx. 2hrs 30mins, incl. interval
Age guidance: 12+ (Contains some strong language)
Content warnings: Loud music, smoke, haze, and strobe/flashing lights.

Post-show Q&A: Wednesday 1st October

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Credits

Amelia Kenworthy

Emma Woodhouse

Kit Young

George Knightley

Nigel Lindsay

Mr. Woodhouse

Lucy Benjamin

Professor Taylor / Mrs. Bates

Josh Bilyard

Rob Martin

Jessica Brindle

Isabella Woodhouse

Bobby Lockwood

Elton / Posh Boy / Vicar

Sofia Oxenham

Harriet Smith

Adrian Richards

John Knightley

Ava Pickett

Writer

Christopher Haydon

Director

Lily Arnold

Set & Costume Designer

Kloé Dean

Movement Director

Philip Gladwell

Lighting Designer

Kieran Lucas

Composer & Sound Designer

Haruka Kuroda

Fight & Intimacy Director

Claudette Williams

Voice & Dialect Coach

Juliet Horsley CDG

Casting Director

Melissa Mowry

Associate Director

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