Dating apps, booze and clubbing - Jane Austen's Emma comes into the 21st Century
Summary
A new stage adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma" brings the classic story into the modern era, featuring elements like online dating and clubbing. The play, performed at London's Rose Theatre, portrays Emma as a young woman dealing with contemporary issues, such as failing university and navigating modern social life. Ava Pickett, the writer, draws on her own experiences to shape this modern version of Emma's character.Key Facts
- The stage adaptation of "Emma" is presented at London's Rose Theatre.
- In this modern version, Emma uses online dating apps and goes clubbing.
- Emma, played by Amelia Kenworthy, returns home after failing her university exams.
- Writer Ava Pickett relates to Emma through her own life experiences, including university challenges.
- Pickett, a successful writer, has worked on TV dramas like Sky's "Brassic" and the BBC's "Ten Pound Poms."
- The adaptation includes new elements like toxic dating apps and the concept of "ghosting."
- The play features characters who spend more time in pubs and nightclubs than in traditional settings like tea parties.
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