Northanger Abbey
by Cypherstheatre
A timeless adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, told through Cyphers' accessible style of multi-roling casts and fast-paced action.
about the production
Catherine Morland has grown up in the country, with only sensational novels and pop culture to inform her of the world beyond. Leaving home for the first time, she expects brooding heroes, ruthless bandits and glorious adventures to await her. They don’t. After all, reality is more complicated. Catherine discovers that friends can hurt, heroes aren’t always nice, and evil is sometimes just a point of view. In Bath and then Northanger Abbey, Catherine must learn how to navigate between what is real and what is not.
about the artist
At Cyphers we make theatre that stimulates the imagination of its audience. We use a combination of choral story-telling, multi-roling casts and flexible design to create theatre that is charming, accessible and inclusive. Specialising in adaptations of classic texts, we seek to engage audiences with literature by creating a warm, relaxed environment where actors and audience come together to experience a story. Our adaptations are fresh, energetic and constantly changing to reflect the particular audience we have each night.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 5 metres
Our productions are designed to adapt to most indoor spaces.
Lighting: general wash
Sound: PA for house music but no recorded sound used during the show.
Lovers of literature and classic tales with a twist.
Ideal for parents with teenage or young adult children. The accessible style is a great introduction to classic literature and theatre.
"a theatre group to watch"
"enticing and comedic"
"reminded me how exciting ambitious young theatre companies can be"
Post show Q&As offered at no extra cost.
We offer a range of workshops, including ensemble work and adaptation, at an extra cost.
The show costs us approximately £700 per performance, depending on the exact location of the venue.
Non-VAT registered.
Open to discussing box office splits.
