Following the triumph of
sold-out national tours of The Dictionary of Lost Words, the acclaimed
creative team returns with The Bookbinder of Jericho, based on Pip
Williams' internationally bestselling companion novel.
In 1914 in Oxford,
England, as war redraws the world, Peggy and Maude Jones continue stitching
pages, repairing spines and preserving stories – while their own lives begin to
unravel. Peggy dreams of something more. More than the bindery. More than the narrow
life expected of a working-class woman. But ambition comes at a cost, and
leaving behind the sister who depends on her may be the hardest choice she'll
ever make.
As the war rages
on, refugees arrive, old certainties collapse and new possibilities emerge.
Peggy is forced to decide whether duty will define her life – or whether she'll
finally dare to write her own story. Filled with music, poetry and
unforgettable characters, this powerful historical drama explores sisterhood,
ambition, sacrifice and the enduring power of words.
The
Bookbinder of Jericho is a celebration of the women whose stories history almost forgot.
On stage at the Dunstan Playhouse 24 September – 16 October 2027.
Further details for the Adelaide season will be announced at our 2027 Season Launch on 30 September.
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