Sense and Sensibility

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Theatre (comedy, adaptation)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

By Kate Hamill and based on the novel by Jane Austen… a playful adaptation, with a fresh female voice. The play follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters and is full of humour and joy. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? Join award-winning Viva Arts for a fast-paced, fun and entertaining rendition of the beloved novel.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Audience enters from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps from the street into the building. A temporary ramp is available when required. The Sanctuary has level access from front of house. The audience enter down the side of a raked seating rig, with one row of seats on the floor and several further rows accessed via steps on a central aisle.

    • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Gillian McKenzie 25 days ago

This is the final of 11 shows I planned to see and definitely saved the best until last!
I love Jane Austen and am well acquainted with the story but this should appeal to a much wider audience.
Superb acting and great comic timing, although this is a very lighthearted romp through a timeless classic, the older Dashwood sisters give outstanding performances.
Margaret is fabulous also (she is only 9 after all!!)
This was a thoroughly enjoyable 1 hour 30 mins with great props and costumes.
The venue also has very comfortable seating.
I will be looking for this theatre company in future Fringe performances.
Highly recommended. 5 stars

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Susan Davies 26 days ago

I love the book and I loved this performance.It was fast funny and full of joy.Its a must for any Austen fans.

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Ryan Wilson-Lane 26 days ago

If you’re heading up to The Fringe this weekend, I highly recommend Sense & Sensibility; a quick and quippy modern take in a period style, a tease to the timeless tale with knowing suggestive glances and rapid comic timing. The cast are electrifying and the pace is constant. It is unpretentious, jovial and utterly fun from start to finish.

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Suzanne Pearson 27 days ago

Absolutely Brilliant!! Would highly recommend!! Made me laugh and cry! Such a great show! Great acting and so well done!! Would go
Again!

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Laura Cox-Watson 27 days ago

What a joyous show!
Such a clever and witty take on a well loved story.
The pace was excellent and all of the actors played their parts brilliantly. A lively and heartwarming play, the time just whizzed by! A great introduction to Austen for children too!

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Kerry Hibbert 27 days ago

Hilarious take on a Jane Austen classic! A real must see at the Fringe. Absolutely stellar acting from the whole cast- excellent direction and a star turn from a horse!! Only on for 2 more days don’t miss it!!

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Fiona 28 days ago

Love the gossip!!!
Favourite bits - the dogs, the horse.
Very well put together, very slick and funny

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Alan baker 28 days ago

Grinned from ear to ear for the entire runtime and laughed a lot. Wonderfully performed and acted, and very, very slick. Felt very professional.

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MELANIE REED 29 days ago

This is a must see! Easily the best of 5 plays that we saw. If you are a fan of Jane Austen then you will love this. Would have paid to see it twice if we had the time.

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EdFringeReview (4/5 stars) 22 days ago

Sense and Sensibility makes for a wonderfully refreshing take on the classic tale of loyalty, family, and what it means to love.

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