Emma - Spring 2025
8th to 10th and 15th to 17th May 2025
Location: Cordes Hall, Sunninghill, SL5 9NE
Directed by: Melanie Trapnell
Written by: From the novel by Jane Austen Adapted by Michael Bloom
An engaging adaptation of one of Jane Austen's greatest novels. Pledging never to marry, the mischievous Emma Woodhouse is nevertheless the "matchmaker of Highbury." Her newest project, Harriet Smith, has already received a proposal, but Emma insists she marry the eligible vicar Mr. Elton, while, an older family friend, Mr. Knightly, warns her to give up matchmaking. When Emma discovers Mr. Elton is more interested in her, she is forced to fend him off and find another suitor for Harriet. Highbury welcomes two new guests, a mysterious Jane Fairfax and the charming Frank Churchill, and Emma finds herself falling just a little in love with him. Ultimately, she decides that Frank is better suited to Harriet, but when she suggests the match, Emma is astonished to discover that Harriet has fallen for Mr. Knightley. A horrified Emma suddenly realizes she has always been in love with Mr. Knightley. In the end, all is set right.
Production Photography by Alan Edwards
Costumes by www.mollylimpets.com @mollylimpets #mollylimpets
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