Gemma Whelan in Underdog: The Other Other Bronte - review with photos

Game Of Thrones and Upstart Crow star Gemma Whelan plays Charlotte in Sarah Gordon's comedy that imagines the three Bronte sisters as highly competitive. Paul Seven Lewis reviews this liberty-taking, laughter-inducing look at the lives of the literary lionesses. Rhiannon Clements plays Anne and Adele James is Emily, supported by Nick Blakeley, Adam Donaldson, Kwaku Mills, Julian Moore-Cook and James Phoon. The director is Natalie Ibu and the set and costumes are designed by Grace Smart.
Production photos in this review are by Isha Shah.
Paul was given a review ticket by the theatre
Underdog can be seen at the National Theatre's Dorfman studio until 25 May 2024 and then at Northern Stage in Newcastle Upon Tyne (7 to 22 June).
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