We are three sisters
By Blake Morrison
Trailer
The Bronte story is usually shrouded in darkness and misery. We are three sisters tries to disperse the gloom and to highlight resilience instead. Despite the tragic events of their childhood (the deaths of their mother and of two of their sisters), Charlotte, Emily and Anne were not pathetic victims of fate, but strong-minded, independent and resourceful women. Nor was Haworth a Godforsaken spot in the back of beyond; as Juliet Barker shows in her marvellous biography of the Brontes, both the industry and the intellectual life of the region was thriving. Patrick Bronte has often been stereotyped as grim and reclusive, but he used his position to campaign fiercely for better education and sanitation for the people of Haworth.
Another stereotype about the Brontes is their lack of humour. But there’s a playful air to some of Charlotte’s letters. I wouldn’t call We are three sisters a comedy, exactly, but with Chekhov’s encouragement I’ve tried to let in a little lightness.
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Cast
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Christine Durkin & Rita Chew | Director |
| Helena Lockett-Soule | Charlotte |
| Sophie Longmire | Emily |
| Stephen Woods | Teacher |
| Patrick Duffy | Branwell |
| Rebecca Crampton | Lydia |
| Siobhan Morris | Anne |
| Jim Rowe | Patrick |
| Doctor | Martyn Frost |
| Maureen Jackson | Tabby |
| Curate | John Spencer |
Past Production
This show ran from 1st October 2016 - 8th October 2016.
Venue
Rossendale Players
69 Burnley Road East
Waterfoot, Lancashire
BB4 9AR