
There have been countless adaptations of Jane Austen’s iconic works across stage and screen and we’ve enjoyed a 21st century trend of period pieces that bring a contemporary edge to historical texts, whether it be vibrant pastel colouring or pop music soundtracks. Going against this wave of anachronism is director Georgia Oakley’s refreshingly stripped-back take on classic, Sense and Sensibility. The romantic drama follows sisters Elinor (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Marianne (Esmé Creed-Miles) as they and their family are forced to leave their comfortable estate following the death of their estranged father. They move to a small cottage in Devon and the girls experience the highs and lows of first love as they encounter societal expectations and adjust to a new way of life.
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