Epsom Players’ centenary production brings Louisa May Alcott’s much-loved American novel, Little Women, to life.
It tells the story of the March sisters growing up in genteel poverty against the backdrop of the American Civil War in the mid-19th century.
Through their dreams, plays, pranks, letters, illnesses, and courtships, the book portrays a family maturing through difficult times, historically, personally and financially.
Emma Reeves’ adaptation of the classic novel is brought to the stage in a stunning costume production by award-winning director Damien de Roche.
He thinks the novel's enduring appeal is that audiences can relate to the triumphs and tragedies of the family: romantic Meg, shy Beth, wilful Amy, fiery Jo and their undaunted mother, Mrs March.
"I think the appeal is that it is as relevant today as when it was written.
"The characters are extremely real and the story deals with issues such as family and the family unit, financial upheaval.
"All of these situations are faced by the modern-day family."
Epsom Players’ talented young cast will bring the characters alive for another generation.
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