Little Women: A new, intriguing theatre adaptation

The premise: One actress. One musician. One enchanting new adaptation of a classic. 

Actress Hannah Churchill in Little Women © Jenny Wren Productions

An exciting new adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic, Little Women is coming to Sale’s Waterside next month. 

The show from Jenny Wren Productions retains all the charm and spirit of the original novel - with a twist. The four sisters, their family and their friends are all played by just one woman, actress Hannah Churchill.

Holed up in the attic of her Massachusetts home just after the American Civil War, Jo struggles with writer’s block, until the arrival of an old friend helps her to unlock a lifetime of memories. Laugh and cry with Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in this coming-of-age tale packed with adventure, drama, love and loss. 

This original play also features live music performed by actor/musician, Reece Webster.

Actors Reece Webster and Hannah Churchill in Little Women © Jenny Wren Productions

Jenny Wren founder and director, Jenny Wicks said: “The original idea came about during lockdown. Hannah has been in a number of my shows and we both needed a creative project to keep us going. 

“Little Women was on my ‘list of shows I want to do at some point’. I started considering how it could work with one performer and Hannah rose to the challenge.”

Hannah Churchill plays all four sisters and more in this adaptation of Little Women © Jenny Wren Productions

Jenny and Hannah met originally over Zoom calls during lockdown to create the play and then later rehearsed in person, together with Reece, ahead of the show’s premiere in June 2021. 

Jenny said: “I am delighted to be embarking on a national tour. It’s such an uplifting tale, with laughter, as well as pathos and we are excited to share it with audiences around the country.”

This adaptation of Little Women heads to Waterside on 16th March 2023.