Northanger Abbey
An exciting new play by award-winning playwright Zoe Cooper, inspired by the classic Jane Austen novel.
27 March - 13 April
From £10
The Round
Approx. 2h 30m (including interval)
About
“Because caught up in her world of fantasy she does not always see the world as it is, does she?”
Catherine Morland knows little of the world, but who needs real-life experience when you have books to guide you? Catherine seizes her chance to escape her claustrophobic family life and join the smart set in Bath. Between balls and parties, she meets worldly, sophisticated Isabella Thorpe – Iz, to her friends – and so Cath’s very own adventure begins.
Zoe Cooper infuses the plot and spirit of Austen’s original with her unique voice, resulting in a play fizzing with imagination, packed full of humour and brimming with love.
Praise for Zoe Cooper:
“Whatever it is that distinguishes rare writing talent, Zoe Cooper has got it” The Guardian
“A small play with a big heart, a romantic comedy that’s genuinely funny and unexpectedly powerful” Evening Standard
Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm | Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays
Preview: On Wednesday 27 March ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats
Socially distanced performance: Monday 2 April, 7.30pm
Post-show Q&A: Thursday 4 April, 1.30pm
Dementia-friendly & Captioned: Thursday 11 April, 1.30pm
Captioned: Thursday 11 April, 7.30pm
BSL interpreted & audio-described: Saturday 13 April, 2.30pm
Age guidance: 12+
Credits
Produced by the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Orange Tree Theatre, Theatre by the Lake & Octagon Theatre Bolton
By Zoe Cooper from the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by: Tessa Walker
Designer: Hannah Sibai
Lighting Designer: Matt Haskins
Sound Designer: Holly Khan
Movement Director: Jonnie Riordan
Assistant Director: Namoo Chae Lee
Cast
Rebecca Banatvala – Cath
AK Golding - Iz
Sam Newton - Hen
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Dates
Wednesday
27th March
7:30pm
From £10
Thursday
28th March
1:30pm
From £10
Thursday
28th March
7:30pm
From £10
Friday
29th March
7:30pm
From £10
Saturday
30th March
2:30pm
From £10
Saturday
30th March
7:30pm
From £10
Monday
1st April
7:30pm
From £10
Tuesday
2nd April
7:30pm
From £10
Wednesday
3rd April
7:30pm
From £10
Thursday
4th April
1:30pm
From £10
Thursday
4th April
7:30pm
From £10
Friday
5th April
7:30pm
From £10
Saturday
6th April
2:30pm
From £10
Saturday
6th April
7:30pm
From £10
Monday
8th April
7:30pm
From £10
Tuesday
9th April
7:30pm
From £10
Wednesday
10th April
7:30pm
From £10
Thursday
11th April
1:30pm
From £10
Thursday
11th April
7:30pm
From £10
Friday
12th April
7:30pm
From £10
Saturday
13th April
2:30pm
From £10
Saturday
13th April
7:30pm
From £10
FAQ's
Re-sales & exchanges: We must have the ticket at the Box Office in order to perform a re-sale or exchange. We regret we cannot refund money but four or more days prior to the performance we will exchange it for an alternative performance, within three days of the performance we will attempt to re-sell the ticket on your behalf. Both services are subject to a charge of £1.50 per ticket. Latecomers: Anyone arriving once the performance has begun will not be admitted until a suitable break which, on occasion, may be the interval. Content: Where possible we do indicate if strong language and/or adult content is used. Customers are advised to contact the Box Office with any concerns before booking tickets. Please note: the re-sale of tickets is prohibited.
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