Where Every Cup Of Tea Tells A Story

The world of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford, as seen on the BBC, comes to life on stage in this delightful adaptation from Martyn Coleman, starring the Stoke Rep Players.

This gentle comedy captures the essence of 19th-century social dynamics and the trials of its charming residents. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith as she reflects on the lives of Miss Matty and her companions, navigating the intricacies of social etiquette and community bonds as they navigate through a world where social etiquette and tea drinking are the pillars of daily life. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a timeless classic that resonates with themes of friendship and resilience.

First seen episodically in Household Worlds, a weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens, it was published as a novel in 1853. Capturing imaginations across the country, its witty portrayal of social mores was inspired by Gaskell's recollections of her own small-town upbringing in Knutsford in Cheshire.

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.