Literary Adaptations

A story of lust, madness and destruction set in the backstreets of Paris. Based on Emile Zola's classic novel.

A thrilling Gothic story of violence, retribution and justice, adapted for the stage by Kate Mosse from her own internationally best-selling novel.

A thrilling, fast-paced adaptation of the classic novel, considered by Dickens 'the best story I have ever written'.

A wonderfully theatrical adaptation of the much-loved children's classic, with songs by Neil Hannon.

A stage adaptation of Kate Summerscale's bestselling non-fiction thriller, about the investigation of a Victorian country house murder.

A classic of Scots literature, brilliantly adapted for the stage.

An adaptation for the stage of Jacqueline Wilson's popular novel.

A magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, sound and storytelling, adapted from the novel by David Almond. Premiered by Pilot Theatre on UK tour in 2024.

A stage version of Andrea Levy's epic novel tracing the tangled history of Jamaica and Britain - set text edition for the English Mastery Secondary programme.

Andrea Levy's epic novel tracing the tangled history of Jamaica and Britain, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson.

The classic tale of Sleeping Beauty's curse – as seen through the eyes of the fairy who curses her.

A fascinating blend of dark hilarity and melancholy, woven from Patrick Hamilton’s much-loved story about an improbable heroine in wartime Britain.

A faithful yet inventive adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, terrifically actable and readable.

 An adaptation for the stage of Jacqueline Wilson's popular novel.

A deeply moving and unflinching journey into Australia's dark history, adapted from Kate Grenville's acclaimed novel.

The complete book and lyrics of Norman's Tony Award-winning Broadway musical adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's classic.

A delightful stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's enduring tale of transformation and healing through nature.

Mischievously adapted from Roald Dahl's story, acclaimed playwright Enda Walsh turns The Twits upside down and brings this revolting revolution to the stage.