Theatre News

Little Women announces complete casting for extended tour

The new stage adaptation relaunches this October

Tom Millward

Tom Millward

| Tour |

22 July 2025

Headshots of Juliet Aubrey and Belinda Lang
Juliet Aubrey and Belinda Lang, provided uncredited by the production

The UK tour of Little Women, Anne-Marie Casey’s new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, has revealed complete casting for the extended run of its tour.

Adapted from Alcott’s 19th-century novel, the play follows the lives of the March sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they grow up during the American Civil War. The story explores themes of family, independence and ambition, and has remained a fixture in popular culture since its publication.

The production is directed by Loveday Ingram, with design by Ruari Murchison, lighting by Mike Robertson, sound and composition by Mathew Bugg, and movement direction by Mike Ashcroft.

Reprising her role as Aunt March will be Belinda Lang and she will be joined by TV BAFTA Award winner Juliet Aubrey (All Creatures Great and Small) as Marmee, alongside Natalie Dunne (Locked Up Abroad) as Jo, Tom Richardson (Just Between Ourselves) as Brooke/Bhaer, Jewelle Hutchinson (Stiletto) as Amy, Megan Richards (Wanderlust) as Beth, Jade Oswald (Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Musical) as Meg, and Perry Williams (Player Kings) as Laurie.

The new leg of the tour wlll begin at Salisbury Playhouse, running from 3 to 13 October. From there, it will visit Poole, Darlington, Chelmsford, Chester, Guildford and Bath. The final performances will take place at Liverpool Playhouse from 4 to 8 November 2025.

Related Articles

See all

Theatre news & discounts

Get the best deals and latest updates on theatre and shows by signing up for WhatsOnStage newsletter today!