Little Women

Synopsis

Louisa May Alcott's heartwarming adventures of the March sisters - romantic Meg, fiery Jo, shy Beth and wilful Amy - have enchanted millions of readers. Set in New England during the 1860s, this classic novel is now an acclaimed stage play, with all the characters gloriously brought to life.

Our Review:

14 October 2004

Nearly two years on from its last Fringe season at Sadler’s Wells (see below), these Little Women have matured into a much slicker West End show, which should - in Emma Reeves' charming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's heartwarming literary classic - once again, make for solid family-oriented theatrical fare in the run-up to Christmas.

The fine 13-strong ensemble work well together, although there are some isolated frustrations . Of the loveable March sisters - inspired by Alcott’s own family – while Sarah Edwardson’s sensible eldest Meg and Diana Eskell’s spoilt Amy impress most, in the central role of Alcott’s alter-ego, writer Jo, Sarah Grochala, disappoints. Her performance feels, at the same time, a tad too forced and too restrained, never fully plumbing the emotional depths required for the real tear-jerker scenes with lovestruck Laurie (Paul Hampton) and sick younger sister Beth (an enchanting Phoebe Thomas).

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80.177.199.145) - 10 November 2004:

Well what can I say other than I was bored out of brains watching this. The highlight of this performance was the singers and thats as far it goes. Dont get me wrong the actors seemed to do their very best but I think more comedy could have been used...but maybe I just expect too much! ...

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