Persuasion
Featuring a soundtrack of Frank Ocean, Dua Lipa and Cardi B, Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy is riotously reimagined for the twenty-first century.
Jeff James and James Yeatman’s captivating adaptation, first seen at the Royal Exchange Theatre, retains the quick wit and scandal of Austen’s novel but switches Regency ballrooms for neon lights to present this 19th-century romance as you’ve never seen it before.
When Frederick Wentworth proposed to Anne Elliot eight years ago, he was undistinguished with no prospects, only able to offer his love and ambition. Persuaded out of accepting his proposal by her family, Anne has never quite got over her first love.
But now Wentworth is back. Rich, successful, single and handsome, the now decorated naval Captain has become a serious catch. When circumstances bring the two face to face again, Anne’s forced to confront her past and face-up to her choices.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Anne | Sasha Frost |
|---|---|
| Captain Wentworth | Fred Fergus |
| Charles | Dorian Simpson |
| Edmund / Captain Benwick / Mr Elliot | Adam Deary |
| Elizabeth / Lousia | Matilda Bailes |
| Lady Russell / Mrs Croft | Grace Cookey-Gam |
| Mary | Helen Cripps |
| Penelope / Henrietta | Caroline Moroney |
| Sir Walter / Admiral Croft | Emilio Doorgasingh |
Crew | |
| Adaptor | Jeff James |
| Adaptor | James Yeatman |
| Author of original novel | Jane Austen |
| Designer | Alex Lowde |
| Director | Jeff James |
| Dramaturg | James Yeatman |
| Lighting Designer | Lucy Carter |
| Movement | Morgann Runacre-Temple |
| Music & Sound Design | Ben Ringham |
| Music & Sound Design | Max Ringham |
| Assistant Director | Layla Madanat |
| Associate Director | Helen Abbott |
| Associate Sound Designer | Kieran Lucas |
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- Persuasion by The Other Richard, Creative Commons Attribution
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