Little Women the Musical

10^th November – 9^th 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.

CAST

Virge Gilchrist – Aunt March and Mrs Kirk

Amie Giselle-Ward – Jo

Joel Harper-Jackson – Mr Brooke and Braxton

Connor Hughes – Laurie and Rodrigo

Katir Marie-Carter – Amy and Troll

Johan Munir – Professor Bhaer

Cathy Read – Beth and Rodrigo

Tony Stansfield – Mr Laurence and Knight

Anna Stolli – Marmee and Hag

Jemima Whatling – Meg and Clarrissa

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

ASSISTANT PRODUCER – Demi Jo Franks

PRODUCER- Knockhardy Productions

PRODUCER – Hope Mill Theatre

PRODUCER – Aria Entertainment

“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 ★★★★