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Verity Laughton’s adaptation of Pip William’s debut novel, THE DICTIONARY OF LOST WORDS, is a beautiful interpretation of the historical fiction that seeks to highlight the invisible women and their influence in undocumented language.
Fans of the novel won’t feel short-changed, but a bolder approach to its adaptation might have made this a more theatrically satisfying experience.
Adapted from the worldwide literary sensation, The Dictionary of Lost Words has hit the stage, giving new voice to the words of women.
Verity Laughton’s stage adaptation of Pip Williams’ best-selling book is a a very clever realisation.
Live audiences will get to view the world through the eyes of The Dictionary of Lost Words’ curious central character Esme when the stage adaption of local author Pip Williams’ bestselling historical novel premieres in Adelaide this month.