When the Dashwood sisters lose their fortune and home due to inheritance laws that favor male heirs, sensible Elinor and romantic Marianne must navigate a new life of reduced circumstances—and matters of the heart. Elinor quietly bears her heartbreak over Edward Ferrars, while Marianne passionately pursues the dashing but unreliable Willoughby. As secrets unravel and true characters reveal themselves, the sisters discover that finding love requires both sense and sensibility.

Jane Austen's timeless story explores themes that resonate as strongly today as they did in Regency England: the tension between following your head and following your heart, the economic vulnerabilities women face, the importance of integrity over charm, and the resilience required to rebuild your life when circumstances change. Through sharp wit and keen observation of human nature, Austen reminds us that neither pure rationality nor unchecked emotion alone can navigate life's complexities—we need both.

Roger Parsley and Andy Graham have streamlined Austen's beloved novel into a fast-moving adaptation that retains all the delicate irony, spirit, and romance of the original. Their version brings these universal themes to vivid life, proving that questions about authenticity, financial security, and the courage to be vulnerable in love are as relevant in the 21st century as they were 200 years ago.

Join us for an enchanting summer evening amid the hazelnut trees as we celebrate the enduring power of Austen's insight into the human heart.

8/7 Sense & Sensibility

Delicate irony, spirit and romance!