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The Watsons by Laura Wade (Adapted from the unfinished novel by Jane Austen)
27th April – 4th May
Ever wondered what would happen when characters are left to write their own destiny? Emma and her sisters must marry – and fast. With plenty of suitors and the looming fear of poverty, will the sisters manage to forge their own happy ending?
An Amateur premiere at GWT, Jane Austen’s unfinished early novel is brought stunningly back to life as Laura Wade dips beneath the surface to imagine what might have happened. The result is a clever, playful, wickedly funny, highly acclaimed stage adaptation. The dialogue sparkles, the costumes delight and as the plot develops, unexpected twists and turns keep us guessing what the final outcome ‘might or might not be’. A fun-filled night out at the theatre!
“Wade has seized on the tension between authorial control and imaginative freedom to create a stunning play” The Guardian*****
“You’re just jealous because I get to go to Brighton!”
“Is ‘going to Brighton’ a euphemism?”
Warnings: Use of smoke and haze.
Approximate running time: 2 hours 20 minutes including interval.
140mins