Wuthering Heights
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Wuthering Heights
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"Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed."--
A bold theatrical retelling of the classic novel, brought to life by acclaimed writer and director Emma Rice.
I am Heathcliff! Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.
The Yorkshire moors tell an epic story of love, revenge and redemption.
Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Earnshaw and a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed.
Shot through with music, dance, passion and hope, Emma Rice transforms Emily Brontë’s masterpiece into a powerful and uniquely theatrical experience.
This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Bristol Old Vic in October 2021.
Series: Modern Plays
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This adaptation brings a bold and ingenious retelling with charming humour and live music, creating an emotionally epic and exhilarating experience. Critics praise its theatrical magic and how it captures the fire and fury of Brontë's original work.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781350334540
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Contributors:
- Adapted by Emma Rice
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 100g
Pages: 112
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About the Author
Emma Rice is the proud and excited Artistic Director of her new company, Wise Children. She adapted and directed Wise Children’s debut production, Angela Carter’s Wise Children (The Old Vic/UK tour).As Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe (2016–18), she directed Romantics Anonymous, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Little Matchgirl (and Other Happier Tales). For the previous 20 years, she worked for Kneehigh as an actor, director and Artistic Director.
Also by Emily Brontë
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