Sense and Sensibility

Abergavenny Castle | Wed 14 Aug

It may seem outdated 208 years after its first publication, but Jane Austen’s classic romance novel Sense And Sensibility, continues to find relevance on stages today. The plot of the book follows the lives of three Dashwood sisters when disastrous circumstances befall them, as they are forced to leave their childhood home. Leaving their house and social status behind, the girls grow into young women all the while experiencing stories of love and heartbreak.

If classic literature isn’t your thing, no need to worry because this adaptation is set to bring the story to life using lively music and interaction. Performed by The Pantaloons, the story will undergo a sort of comic renovation to better suit audiences in 2019. The English touring theatre company previously performed Oscar Wilde’s The Importance Of Being Earnest in Abergavenny last summer and attracted positive reviews.

The group prides itself in taking inspiration from popular styles and reimagining them in a fun, experimental manner. This year’s adaptation aims to relay a reliable account of the sisters’ story all the while bringing some modern day humour into the mix too. Suitable for all ages, it’s designed to be a fun day out that also helps to appreciate long-established literature in less prosaic terms than we would usually expect.

Tickets: £14/£8 kids. Info: 01873 854282 / www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk

Words: Jeni Gough