Wuthering Woodhouse

Today, October 26, the Woodhouse Players begin the performances of a new production of Wuthering Heights, adapted by Charles Vance, in Leytonstone, London, UK.

The timeless story of a passionate and destructive romance

The grinding influence of nature, so relentless and implacable,... spirits so lost and fallen.

Emily Brontë's only novel tells the tale of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling child rescued from the streets of Liverpool by Catherine's father. Growing up together, Catherine and Heathcliff develop an inseparable bond, spending their days roaming the barren moors that surround Wuthering Heights, careless of the wrath of Catherine's older brother, Hindley, who had always been jealous of his father's affection for Heathcliff.

But when Catherine and Heathcliff's increasingly reckless wanderings take them to neighbouring Thrushcross Grange, home of the Lintons, events are set in motion that will bring tragedy to two families and two generations.

The Woodhouse Players proudly present this powerful drama that brings a dark, gothic feel to this pared-down adaptation of the classic C19th novel.

Please note that some strong language and scenes depicting violence may not be suitable for some younger children.

Where
Welsh Church Hall, 879 Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone E11, London

When
Thu 26 October 2006, 8pm ;Fri 27 October 2006, 8pm ; Sat 28 October 2006, 3pm ; Sat 28 October 2006, 8pm

Cast

Lockwood Oliver Clement
Ellen Dean Elizabeth Braithwaite
Heathcliff Stephen Balchin
Cathy Linton Mel Gault
Hareton Earnshaw Nick Purves
Joseph Phil Braithwaite
Catherine Earnshaw Carla MacLean
Hindley Earnshaw Jim Killeen
Edgar Linton Andy Grant
Isabella Linton Alicia Jones

Production Team

Director Sacha Walker
Lighting Robert Bettelheim
Sound Sacha Walker
Stage manager Salley Rear
Sound assistance Peter Raggett
Music New Model Army (more information on this post)
Poster design Nicola Holland

Categories: Theatre,Wuthering_Heights