Figs in Wigs return with punky and irreverent Little Wimmin

Figs in Wigs will reprise their gloriously uproarious and critically acclaimed live art, feminist adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women – Little Wimmin for Bristol audiences this June as part of WOW – Women of the World – London 2022 Festival and UK tour. The show reaches Bristol Old Vic on the 7 and 8 June.

Wild, irreverent and hilariously absurd, the irrepressible cast of five women transform the novel into a darkly funny, surreal experience with their distinctive punky and playful perspective.

Described by The Guardian as "brazen and absurd", it’s safe to say this is not a direct adaptation. It's tongue firmly in its cheek, Little Wimmin dismantles the traditional canon, poking fun at theatre and the classics as the Figs use the story as their very own trojan horse, turning it on its head before dismantling it entirely and mutating it into an unrecognisable cartoon catastrophe that talks of climate change, astrology and the infinite nature of the universe.

P.S. Beth dies.

Figs in Wigs are Alice Roots, Rachel Gammon, Rachel Porter, Sarah Moore and Suzanna Hurst.

The show was originally co-commissioned by HOME Manchester and by Cambridge Junction through Stobbs New Ideas Fund and funded by Arts Council England. Its creation was also supported by the artsdepot Creation Space Bursary, Battersea Arts Centre, Pleasance Theatre, New Diorama, Metal Southend and Queen Mary University of London. It most recently enjoyed huge success with performances at Battersea Arts Centre’s Grand Hall, HOME Manchester and Pleasance Theatre (London) which were critically acclaimed and revered by audiences so the collective are delighted to bring the show back to the stage.

The running time is approx. 2 hours including an interval.
Age guidance 12+