What happens when the writer loses the plot? Emma Watson is 19 and new in town. She’s been cut off by her rich aunt and dumped back in the family home. Emma and her sisters must marry, fast. But there’s a problem: Jane Austen didn’t finish the story. Who will write Emma’s happy ending now?

Emma — Lindsey Keene

Elizabeth — Mylène Freeman

Margaret — Olivia Brown

Mr. Robert — Roy van Hooydonk

Mrs. Robert — Kaye Callard

Mr. Watson & Mr. Edwards — Matthew McDonald

Nanny — Susan Monaghan

Tom Musgrave — Cameron Bishop

Lord Osborne — Dawson Fleming

Lady Osborne — Arlene Watson

Miss Osborne — Ashley Reid

Mr. Howard — Scott Simms

Charles — Milo Tibbits

Mrs. Edwards — Sharron McGuirl

Laura — Naomi James

Bertie and Officer — Robin Castelle

Lt. Samual Wickham — Luna Ember

Capt. Beresford — Laurence Cunnane

Miss Marianne Phillips — Raya Boicey

Miss Caroline Ferris — Heather Cunnane

Post-Show Talkback – Jane Austen and The Watsons (Sunday, March 29th)

Following the matinee performance, join us for a special talkback with Elizabeth Reicker from the Ottawa chapter of the Jane Austen Society. Elizabeth will share insights into Jane Austen’s life and writing, and explore the fascinating history of The Watsons, the unfinished novel that inspired this production. The session will conclude with an opportunity for audience questions.