The new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, heads to the Kingston theatre from the 17th September until the 11th October.
Rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s (1536) new adaptation of Emma, directed by Rose Theatre’s Artistic Director Christopher Haydon (Never Let Me Go; The Caucasian Chalk Circle; Grounded). It is set to bring Emma’s matchmaking and mischief into the 21st century for both fans of the book and new audiences experiencing the story for the first time.
The cast for the production is led by Amelia Kenworthy (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) as Emma Woodhouse, Kit Young (Shadow and Bone; ALIEN:Earth) as George Knightley, Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me Kate; Four Lions) as Mr. Woodhouse, and Lucy Benjamin (EastEnders; Detectorists) as Mrs. Bates. They are joined by Josh Bilyard as Rob Martin, Jessica Brindle (Top Girls at NT) as Isabella Woodhouse, Bobby Lockwood (The Outpost; Wolfblood) as Elton, Sofia Oxenham (Poldark; Extraordinary) as Harriet Smith, and Adrian Richards (A Midsummer Night’s Dream at RSC; Noises Off! in West End) as John Knightley.
This new stage adaptation of Emma will mark the 250th anniversary since the birth of Jane Austen and will officially open at the Rose Theatre on the 22nd September.
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?
On the creative team are: Lily Arnold (Set & Costume Designer), Kloé Dean (Movement Director), Philip Gladwell (Lighting Designer), Kieran Lucas (Composer & Sound Designer), Haruka Kuroda (Intimacy & Fight Director), Juliet Horsley CDG (Casting Director), Claudette Williams (Voice & Dialect Coach), and Melissa Mowry (Associate Director – Drama League Rose Directing Fellow).
To book tickets visit: https://www.rosetheatre.org/whats-on/emma-djh9