A further eight venues have now been added to the tour based on Louisa May Alcott’s much loved novel directed by Loveday Ingram.
Lee Dean and Daniel Schumann have confirmed that the current UK tour of Little Women is extending its run, now finishing in November instead of June.
The tour, which was originally scheduled to conclude at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 21 June, will now continue to eight further venues this autumn, beginning at Salisbury Playhouse from 3 – 13. Little Women will now finish its run at Liverpool Playhouse from 4 – 8 November. Other venues added to the tour include: Lighthouse Poole, Darlington Hippodrome, Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford, Storyhouse, Chester, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford and Bath Theatre Royal.
Experience the enduring journey of the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy, as they as they navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family. Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition and follow them as they progress into womanhood.
In addition, it was announced that Belinda Lang (Aunt March) and Honeysuckle Weeks (Marmee) will continue in their roles, with further casting for the extension of the tour to be announced.
The creative team behind the production includes: Designer: Ruari Murchison; Lighting: Mike Roberston; Composer and Sound Designer: Mathew Bugg and Movement: Mike Ashcroft.