The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary at Southwark Playhouse

The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary, based on Gustave Flaubert's classic novel, will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from December 5 to January 11. This comic adaptation features a cast of four, including Stephen Cavanagh and Georgia Nicholson, who take on multiple roles as they explore Emma Bovary's discontent with her mundane life in 19th-century France. Presented by Ha Hum Ah Productions and the Minack Theatre, the production promises surreal humor amidst the chaos of props and character antics. Directed by Kirstie Davis, this fast-paced retelling aims to uncover the funny side of a tragically familiar story.