A bold new reimagining of Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs Dalloway' will premiere at Storyhouse next year.

The immersive new stage version of Woolf's classic novel has been co-created by award-winning director Jen Heyes and award-winning writer and performer Kit Green.

Green also embodies the lead role and a host of other unforgettable characters.

"With Mrs Dalloway, I wanted to capture the daring, radical energy at the heart of Virginia Woolf's novel and make it vividly alive for today," said co-creator and director Jen Heyes.

"It's entertaining, visually exciting, emotionally charged and deeply human. A Mrs Dalloway that speaks to the questions, joys, and struggles of our times.

Jen Heyes is known for a cinematic approach to theatre (Image supplied)

"Collaborating with the absolutely phenomenal Kit Green and the inspiring team at Storyhouse, we've created a unique hybrid production that bursts with drama, life, uplifting music, laughter, and reflection – a sensory world that pulls audiences straight into Clarissa's party."

The co-production between Storyhouse, Harlow Playhouse and CutToTheChase Productions will follow the course 'of one extraordinary day' for Clarissa Dalloway - a vivacious, complex and unforgettable character.

'Mrs Dalloway' will arrive in Chester on Friday 29 May 2026 - before embarking on its UK tour.

Suzie Henderson, creative director at Storyhouse, said: "We are thrilled to premiere this bold new production of Mrs Dalloway following its development at Storyhouse over the last couple of years.

"It is a privilege to collaborate with Harlow Playhouse and CuTToTheChase Productions, alongside the brilliant creative team of Jen Heyes and Kit Green. 

"Together, we are bringing Virginia Woolf's masterpiece to the stage in a fresh and exciting way that will speak directly to audiences today.

"We can't wait to share it with our community in Chester and beyond."

Jen Heyes is known for a cinematic approach to theatre, crafting productions that combine striking visuals, emotional depth, and distinctive storytelling. Her work has been recognized internationally across stage and screen.

Kit Green is an artist whose work covers theatre, music, cabaret, comedy and broadcast. Among many other awards, Kit won an Olivier, and this year was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the National Film Awards for playing Tinkerbell in Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare.

Tickets are now on sale, with prices starting from £18 for Storyhouse members.

For more details you can visit www.storyhouse.com.