The Arts Club Presents Little Women

The Arts Club Theatre Company production of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is on now at the Granville Island Stage, and it is not to be missed! There’s nothing quite like a night on Granville Island, with a fantastic dinner at a local restaurant, the twinkling of holiday lights, and a stroll over to the theatre for a heartwarming performance. What makes the night even better is when you leave the theatre beaming from the delightful show you just had the pleasure of enjoying.

I have seen the film adaptations, read the book several times, and even visited Louisa May Alcott’s grave in Sleep Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts I can say with the utmost confidence, and delight, that this was my favourite adaptation of the book, in any other medium, that I’ve seen to date. I didn’t know what to expect at all from this particular production, and I was overjoyed. It was nostalgic yet modern, and the performances were captivating.

The Arts Club Presents Little Women

• Dates: On now until January 4, 2026
  • Talkback Tuesday Performance, Tuesday, December 16, 7:00pm
  • VocalEye Performances, Tuesday, December 16, 7:00pm, and Friday, December 19, 7:30pm
• Location: Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston St, Vancouver)
• Tickets: Available online now from $29

Directed by Barbara Tomasic, this coming-of-age favourite invites audiences to rediscover one of the most cherished stories in literature with a fresh and inventive stage adaptation by acclaimed playwright Lauren M. Gunderson.

Set in 19th-century New England, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the four March sisters, independent Jo (Kate Besworth), traditional Meg (Elizabeth Barrett), shy Beth (Ming Hudson), and vivacious Amy (Kaitlyn Yott), as they navigate love, loss, and the difficulties of young adulthood during the Civil War. Guided by their wise and nurturing mother, Marmee (Erin Ormond), the March sisters find the strength to forge their own paths. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is an enduring story of friendship, romance, and personal discovery that has charmed generations.

Besworth, Barrett, Hudson, and Yott deliver performances that are both compelling and authentic, layered with emotional depth, and nuance. They have incredible chemistry with Conor Wylie‘s Laurie, with a convincing and refreshing take on the dynamic.

Putting the author in the spotlight, audiences of all ages, familiar with the story or not, will be moved by the production’s blend of humour, emotion, and imagination.

About the Playwright

Playwright Lauren M. Gunderson, one of the most-produced living playwrights in North America, has crafted a dynamic version of the timeless tale that brings the March family and Louisa May Alcott herself to life with creative staging and modern emotional insight. Gunderson captures the wit, warmth, and heart of Alcott’s novel and makes this classic story of family, resilience, and a determined young writer feel both nostalgic and contemporary.

“When I read Lauren M. Gunderson’s adaptation, I was inspired by the story of female empowerment and how perfectly this play balanced the progressiveness of Alcott’s original novel with modern wit, spirit, and open heartedness,” says Ashlie Corcoran, Arts Club Theatre Company Artistic Director. “Under the direction of Barbara Tomasic, this is a Little Women for today, authentic, inventive, and a deeply theatrical story about the power of family. This adaptation is a celebration of each character’s aspirations, resourcefulness, and creativity, making it the perfect story to share this holiday season.”

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