New look for Mrs Dalloway

A bold new reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s revolutionary novel Mrs Dalloway is set to receive its world premiere at Storyhouse in Chester next year (May 29-June 6) before embarking on a UK tour.

The show, a co production between Storyhouse, Harlow Playhouse and CutToTheChase Productions, has been created by award-winning director Jen Heyes and Olivier award-winning writer and performer Kit Green, who also plays the lead role and other characters. 

Kit Green

Over the course of a day lives intertwine, memory, identity and loss collide and at the centre of it all stands Clarissa Dalloway: vivacious, complex and... unforgettable.

Jen Heyes is known for a cinematic approach to theatre, creating shows that combine striking visuals, emotional depth, and distinctive storytelling: “I want to capture the daring, radical energy at the heart of Virginia Woolf’s novel and make it vividly alive for today," she said.

"We have created a hybrid production that bursts with drama, uplifting music, laughter and reflection."

Kit Green's work covers theatre, music, cabaret, comedy and broadcasting and among many awards, Kit has an Olivier and was nominated this year as best supporting actress at the National Film Awards for playing Tinker Bell in Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare.

Suzie Henderson, creative director at Storyhouse, said: “We are thrilled to premiere this bold new production of Mrs Dalloway following its development at Storyhouse over the last couple of years. It's a privilege to collaborate with Harlow, CutToTheChase, Jen and Kit. We are bringing Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece to the stage in a fresh and exciting way that will speak directly to audiences today."

More info and tickets here