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Harlequin Players presents

Underdog: The Other Other Brontë

Awards won:
  • National Drama Festivals Association 2026
    Best Female Actor
PlayEnglish · 2026 · Northwich, United Kingdom

Direction: Carole Shinkfield

Description

About this production

Harlequin Players staged Sarah Gordon's Underdog: The Other Other Brontë at the Harlequin Theatre in Northwich in April 2026. Carole Shinkfield directed the production, which was subsequently selected for the 2026 National Drama Festival after scoring highly in the Cheshire Theatre Guild full-length play festival.

Press

In the press

NODAEnglish

Underdog: The Other Other Brontë (opens NODA in a new tab)

Overall, this was a thoughtfully crafted and highly engaging production.
— Ellie Stanfield, NODA

Summary by Stageify

NODA show report on Harlequin Players Club's April 2026 production of Underdog: The Other Other Brontë at the Harlequin Theatre, Northwich. The report praises the portrayal of Charlotte Brontë and calls the production thoughtful and engaging.

Credit: Ellie Stanfield / NODA · Article preview

Recognition

Awards & nominations

  • Best Female Actor
    National Drama Festivals Association2026
    Emily Duffy as Charlotte
    Won
  • Best Director
    National Drama Festivals Association2026
    Carole Shinkfield
    Nominated
Run

Show dates

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