Written by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, and directed by Claire O’Reilly
This winter, a spectacular reimagining of Jane Austen’s Emma is making its European premiere on the Abbey Stage. Centring on the charming, clever and flirtatious title character, Emma follows the privileged lives and relationships of the smart set, and those who wish to join them. Skewering social norms of the day, it examines love, desire, class, and the effort it takes to sustain a life of luxury. Ripping the bodice of tradition, Emma is thrilling audiences with a contemporary soundtrack and a period-but-playful retelling of this classic comedy of manners. Adapted by Kate Hamill, Emma is directed by Claire O’Reilly, a Resident Director at the Abbey Theatre in 2022.
Access Performances
ISL interpreted performance Thursday 16 January at 7.30pm
Audio described and captioned performance Saturday 18 January at 2pm
Touch tour of stage and set Saturday 18 January at 12.15pm
Please note: This production contains strobe lighting, haze and loud music
To book, or to find more information about Emma, please visit abbeytheatre.ie
Banner image by Patricio Cassinoni, production images by Ros Kavanagh.
This winter, a spectacular reimagining of Jane Austen’s Emma makes its European premiere on the Abbey Stage. Ripping the bodice of tradition, Emma will thrill audiences with modern flourishes, a contemporary soundtrack and a period-but-playful retelling of the classic comedy of manners.
A mind must have occupation, or it will come to mischief.
Jane Austen
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