This musical re-imagination of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott has made its London debut at the Park Theatre in a production directed by Bronagh Lagan. Back in 1868 Little Women was undoubtedly a groundbreaking piece of work – showcasing the lives of strong independent women setting out in a world without the help of a man (it’s set during the American civil war, while the father of the family is absent).
We’re introduced to the four March sisters and their mother, and in particular we follow the story of Jo March – played brilliantly here by Lydia White – a feisty, intelligent young woman who doesn’t want to marry and aspires to be a successful writer.