George Eliot brought to bold and dramatic life.
This female-led show tells George Eliot’s story through her great novels, letters, journals, poetry, and journalism. Performed by acclaimed singer-songwriter SuRie and Orchestra of the Swan, alongside a guest leading actress to be announced.
In tune with Eliot’s radicalism, a dazzling music programme of contemporary female singer-songwriters, including, Kate Bush, FKA twigs and Florence + the Machine, weaves around Eliot’s immortal words.
Music arranged by David Le Page. Script by Deirdre Shields. Directed by Judy Reaves. George Eliot in Words and Music is by the same creative team behind Red Sky at Sunrise – Laurie Lee in Words and Music, with Anton Lesser.