Performed by the Worcester Repertory Company, this will be Austen’s work as you’ve never seen it before in the idyllic setting of The Commandery gardens.
It’s the story of the Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne, forced to leave their beloved home in Sussex and relocate to rural Worcestershire (really?!), where they navigate a new life and a series of romantic encounters. Populated with Austen’s well-loved characters – the reserved Edward Ferrars, gentlemanly Colonel Brandon, unbelievably handsome John Willoughby and many more - this fast-paced and fun adaptation remains true to the original story while adding the occasional quirk and twist!
This version adapted and directed by Paul Milton, Creative Director at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, promises to take you back to regency England for a very entertaining evening, running from Thursday 10th – Sunday 20th July. The show will be performed in the gardens of the historic Commandery, the location of the Royalist Headquarters during the battle of Worcester in 1651. A venue where walking through the door makes you feel as though you are stepping back in time, the perfect location to get lost in the world of Jane Austen.
Audiences are encouraged to bring their own picnics and favourite tipples, from Victoria sponges and sandwiches to beer and prosecco, so you can really make the most of the British summer as you sit back and enjoy some light-hearted entertainment. While some chairs are available to hire at the venue they are limited so audiences are encouraged to bring their own chairs, picnic blankets etc. and if you’re worried about what the weather will do then make the most of their Flexi Ticket option, where you can go to any performance during the run, just decide on the day.
This year marks the Worcester Repertory Company’s 18th outdoor theatre production at The Commandery, where theatregoers from across Worcestershire enjoy the British summer as they indulge in some fantastic theatre. Sense and Sensibility is suitable for all ages so if you have any sense, you’ll join in the fun and frivolity against the stunning backdrop of the Commandery Gardens this summer – we highly recommend it!
