Little Women

inspired by the novel from louisa may alcott. WRITTEN BY laura elizabeth

4 June 2025 - 7 JUNE 2025 (INCLUDING A SATURDAY MATINEE)

Directed by Laura Elizabeth

A new adaption inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s best-loved novels.
 
The timeless and timely story of four young women and their journey into adulthood unfolds in Liverpool 1940. The March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, are determined to live life on their own terms. But growing up means contending with love and loss.
 
‘Little Women’ is a celebration of family, girlhood and the resistance of women, whether it’s Christmas Eve, 1862 in America or Christmas Eve, 1940 in Liverpool.
 
The production will be written and directed by our Chair Person, Laura Elizabeth. Laura usually has a winter slot in our season so is looking forward to a warmer theatre. She is the director behind our multi-award nominated and winning productions, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Girls Like That, Hangmen, and The Unreturning. She has written and adapted a number of productions and completed a short writing course at Central School of Speech and Drama.