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Little Women

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Anne-Marie Casey 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Louisa May Alcott 

  • Author Notes

    Based on the 1868 novel of the same name.

  • Setting

    New England during the American Civil War.

  • Synopsis

    The story of the four March sisters, coming of age during a time of tumultuous social and political upheaval.

    Based on the bestselling novel by Louisa May Alcott.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    5

  • Cast Size Female

    7

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Performer Bríd Ní Neachtain
Performer Marty Rea
Performer Michael James Ford
Performer Deirdre Donnelly
Performer Peter Gaynor
Performer David O'Meara
Performer Lise-Ann McLaughlin
Performer Kathy Rose O'Brien
Performer Lorna Quinn
Performer Feargal Titley
Performer Jane McGrath
Performer Aisling Franciosi
Production Team  
Director Michael Barker-Caven
Set Designer Paul O'Mahony
Lighting Designer Malcolm Rippeth
Costume Designer Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

  • Contact

    Nicky Lund, David Higham Associates Ltd

  • Address

    5-8 Lower John Street, Golden Square
    London W1R 4HA
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7437 7888

  • Email

    dha@davidhigham.co.uk

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Nicky Lund, David Higham Associates Ltd

  • Address

    5-8 Lower John Street, Golden Square
    London W1R 4HA
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7437 7888

  • Email

    dha@davidhigham.co.uk

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from press cuttings and from the Gate Theatre website.