In 1845, Branwell Brontë returns home in disgrace, plagued by his addictions. As he descends into alcoholism and insanity, his sisters escape into their own imaginary worlds.
Brontë by Polly Teale is a powerful and evocative exploration of the Brontë sisters’ lives from childhood to death, contrasting their literary genius with the struggles they faced in a time when educated women were expected to be governesses rather than poets.
Set against the harsh but beautiful landscape of the Yorkshire moors, the play delves into the passions, isolation, and creativity of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, as they wrestle with their inner demons and societal expectations. As their famous works — Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall — come to life, the boundaries between reality and imagination blur.
Join us for an intimate, gripping journey into the minds of three of English literature’s most iconic voices.
Directed by – Stephanie Clark & Arnaud Praplan
FEATURING – Zachariah Chamberlaine, Lotta Heikkinen, Anna Jortikka, Christian Jull, Pauliina Munukka & Georgia Younger
Costume designer & maker: Maija Koppinen
Stage manager: Anastasia Diatlova
PRESENTED BY: Soup Troupe
SHOW DATES
- Weds 20 November 2024 @ 7 pm
- Thurs 21 November 2024 @ 7 pm
- Fri 22 November 2024 @ 7 pm
- Sat 23 November 2024 @ 7 pm
- Sun 24 November 2024 @ 4 pm
DURATION: 2 hours 30 mins
20 € – standard
16 € – students, retired, unemployed, military service
SCHEDULE
The doors will open 30 minutes before the start. Please arrive in good time – due to the setup of the stage, latecomers cannot be admitted.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Image: Arnaud Praplan