[Bronagh Lagan]

Little Women, the Musical

HOPE MILL THEATRE, 2019

LITTLE WOMEN

10th November – 9th December 2017 – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

Presented by Aria Entertainment and Hope Mill Theatre

‘Little Women‘, a timeless and captivating story, is brought to life in this glorious musical for the first time in Europe at the Hope Mill Theatre. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s critically acclaimed book and with a beautiful score by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland (composer ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’) ‘Little Women‘ follows the adventures of the four March sisters – Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy.

Jo, the second eldest of the March daughters and an aspiring writer, receives yet another rejection from a publisher. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells Jo she can do better by making her stories more personal. Begrudgingly, Jo weaves the story of how she and her sisters grew up in Civil War America – a tale of self-discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love.

Perfect for all of the family, the classic story and stunning music embody the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.

CREATIVES

DIRECTOR – Bronagh Lagan

MUSICAL DIRECTOR – Rickey Long

CHOREOGRAPHER – Iona Holland

DESIGNER – Nik Corrall

LIGHTING DESIGNER – Ben Rogers

ORCHESTRATOR – Andy Collyer

SOUND DESIGNER – Calum Robinson

CASTING DIRECTOR – Jane Deitch

PR/MARKETING – Bill Elms and Target Live

PHOTOS BY - Anthony Robling

ASSISTANT PRODUCER – Demi Jo Franks

PRODUCER- Knockhardy Productions

PRODUCER – Hope Mill Theatre

PRODUCER – Aria Entertainment

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CAST

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JO MARCH- Amie Giselle-Ward 

MARMEE- Anna Stolli 

AMY MARCH- Katie Marie-Carter 

BETH MARCH- Cathy Read 

MEG MARCH- Jemima Whatling

LAURIE- Connor Hughes 

PROFESSOR BHAER- Johan Munir 

MR BROOKE- Joel Harper-Jackson 

AUNT MARCH- Virge Gilchrist

MR LAURENCE- Tony Stansfield 

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REVIEWS

“Compelling and empowering” – 

THE STAGE 

★★★★

“A triumph”- 

THE TIMES 

★★★★

“The March sisters are impeccable, each performance is wonderfully authentic, perfectly drawn and completely believable.” 

THE REVIEWS HUB 

★★★★★

“Little Women the musical is an absolute triumph” 

SINCERELY AMY 

★★★★★

“Little Women is a celebration, joyful, spirited and full of heart.” 

OPENING NIGHT 

★★★★