REVEL in the Regency as a sparkling new adaptation of Jane Austin’s comic masterpiece comes to Guildford.
In the 200th year since the death of the beloved author, there can be no better time to see Emma, on at the Yvonne Arnaud?Theatre from May 30 to June 3.
Keeping faithfully to the original novel, playwright Tim Luscombe transports Austen’s famous characters vividly to the stage – the dashing Mr Knightley, the comic hypochondriac Mr Woodhouse and the sublimely dull Miss Bates.
Young, bright and beautiful, Emma Woodhouse has the world at her feet, or at least the small part of Surrey where she lives.
When the dashing Mr Elton comes to town, she decides to take it on herself to perform the role of matchmaker to her new friend Harriet Smith.
But to Emma’s surprise, the more she tries to manipulate the destinies of others, the less success she has.
Determined never to wed, she is forced to face her own feelings. Join her on a joyful journey packed full of warmth, wit and romantic schemes.
To book call the box office on 01483 440000 or visit www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk