Wuthering Heights
Published on 3. February 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-350-33454-0 (ISBN)
Description
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 Bronte'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.
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 Bronte'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.
Reviews / Votes
Retelling the gothic novel with intelligently charming humour and a live band, this is a bold and ingenious production. * The Guardian * Emotionally epic entertainment. * The Times * Unleashes the fire and fury of Bronte's genius. Wild and exhilarating - it all works beautifully. * Daily Telegraph * Theatrical magic. * The Stage *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-33454-0 (9781350334540)
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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.