by ZOE COOPER inspired by the novel by JANE AUSTEN directed by TESSA WALKER
A co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton, the Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough and Theatre by the Lake
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of … disappointed love
Catherine Morland (Rebecca Banatvala) knows little of the world, but who needs real-life experience when you have novels to guide you? Catherine seizes her chance to escape her claustrophobic family and join the smart set in Bath. Between balls and parties, she meets worldly, sophisticated Isabella Thorpe – Iz (AK Golding), to her friends – and so Cath’s very own adventure begins.
Zoe Cooper returns to the OT following the hit premieres of Jess and Joe Forever and Out of Water. Cooper infuses the plot and spirit of Austen’s original with her unique voice, resulting in a play fizzing with imagination, packed full of humour and brimming with love.
“A small play with a big heart, a romantic comedy that’s genuinely funny and unexpectedly powerful” Evening Standard on Jess and Joe Forever at the OT
“Whatever it is that distinguishes rare writing talent, Zoe Cooper has got it” The Guardian on Out of Water at the OT
OT On Screen
The play will also be available to watch online from home via OT On Screen.
Available to stream on demand at a time that suits you anytime between 7.30pm BST on 21 May 2024 and 11.59pm BST on 24 May 2024 BOOK HERE
Northanger Abbey promotional image by Rebecca Need-Menear
Show Info
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (Wed 24 Jan at 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (from Thu 25 Jan)
Members’ and Patrons’ Evening
Tue 30 Jan 7.30pm
Booking is open exclusively to all our Members and Patrons. Membership starts at £60pa and supports the OT to create our ambitious programme of artistic and community work. These evenings are a chance to mingle with fellow Members and Patrons, meet the OT staff, and hear from the cast and creative team of the production.
Post-show discussion led by the OT
Thursday matinees
Admission is free with your ticket to the performance.
Audio Described performance
Tue 13 Feb 7.30pm
Captioned performance
Wed 14 Feb 7.30pm
Relaxed & Distanced performance
Tue 20 Feb 7.30pm
To book accessible seats, and for audio described and captioned, please call the box office on 020 8940 3633 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email box.office@orangetreetheatre.co.uk. If you’re on our Access List, you can log in and book online.
TICKET PRICES
No booking fees. Prices increase based on demand. Book early to secure your seats at the best prices.
Under 30s £15 tickets on all seats for all performances – subject to availability.
£15 access tickets – find out more
£15 tickets available for members of theatre unions and guilds
Cast
Cath
Rebecca Banatvala
Iz
AK Golding
Hen
Sam Newton
Creatives
Director Tessa Walker
Designer Hannah Sibai
Lighting Designer Matt Haskins
Sound Designer Holly Khan
Movement Director Jonnie Riordan
Assistant Director Namoo Chae Lee
