LITTLE WOMEN EXTENDS ITS RUN BY ONE WEEK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
Five Star Rave Reviews and Standing Ovations for
European Premiere at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre
The European premiere of Little Women The Musical has opened to five star rave reviews and standing ovations at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre.
And today (Thursday, 23 November) it’s been announced that an extra week has been added to the show’s original four-week run to meet high demand.
The show will now continue to wow audiences at the award-winning Ancoats venue until Saturday 16 December.
Little Women The Musical is brought to the Manchester stage by the successful collaboration team of Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment and Joseph Houston and William Whelton of Hope Mill Theatre.
Together, they have already enjoyed critical acclaim by bringing the classic musicals of Parade, Hair, Yank! and Pippin to the city in their quest to revive classic musicals – some of which have never before been seen in the UK.
The production has been heralded a huge success. Five star rave reviews by critics and standing ovations from theatregoers have all played a vital role in high demand from the public for the run to be extended.
Joseph Houston from Hope Mill Theatre commented: “What an incredible opening for the show – five star rave reviews, standing ovations, sold out shows and now, due to popular demand, we’ve added an extra week to an already strong four-week run. Little Women The Musical is receiving such a warm welcome for its European premiere in Manchester. If theatregoers are looking for a show that’s different this festive season, they will certainly enjoy this story of family, love and hope. Join us at Hope Mill Theatre this Christmastime for this wonderful production.”
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY
The Times ★★★★
‘Impressive…boundless energy…a triumph’
The Stage ★★★★
‘Compelling and empowering’
The Reviews Hub ★★★★★
‘Real gem of a musical’
Sincerely, Amy ★★★★★
‘An absolute triumph in storytelling’
British Theatre Guide
‘Very worthy European premiere’
North West End ★★★★
‘The cast overall performed impressively…it rivalled that of West End productions’
Little Women The Musical is based on Louisa May Alcott’s captivating 150-year-old book, which follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy – the four March sisters.
Jo is the second eldest daughter and an aspiring writer. She receives yet another rejection from a publisher. But when her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells Jo she can do better by making her stories more personal, she weaves the story of how she and her sisters grew up in Civil War America – resulting in a tale of self-discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love.
The Manchester production is co-produced by Matthew Hopton from Knockhardy Productions;directed by Bronagh Lagan; choreographed by Iona Holland; cast by Jane Deitch; design from Nik Corrall; lighting design by Ben M Rogers and sound by Calum Robinson.
The stunning score for Little Women The Musical is by Grammy Award winner Jason Howland. The lyrics are by Mindi Dickstein, and book by Allan Knee. Performed by arrangement with Musical Theatre International (Europe) Limited.
Website: www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk
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NEW LISTING INFORMATION
LITTLE WOMEN The Musical
Now running until Saturday 16 December 2017
Hope Mill Theatre
Hope Mill, Ancoats, 113 Pollard Street
Manchester, M4 7JA
TICKETS
Tickets from £16
Tickets are on sale via www.ticketsource.co.uk/hopemilltheatre