Thomas Hardy's much-loved classic bursts to life with vivid story-telling and live folk-song in this dynamic new production.

Having inherited her father's farm, a spirited and feisty young woman, Bathsheba Everdene, finds herself playing mistress in a man's world. She is pursued by three would-be lovers: the constant shepherd, Gabriel Oak; the obsessive landowner, William Boldwood and the reckless Sergeant Troy. But are any of them a match for the wilful Bathsheba? Based upon one of Hardy's most popular and enduring novels, Far From The Madding Crowd takes us on a theatrical journey through Hardy country, following a passionate young girl propelled into womanhood by her experiences of love and loss. Directed by Kate Saxon, this dynamic new version of Far From The Madding Crowd includes live music and folk song and is adapted by the writer Mark Healy. Under the directorship of Rachel Tackley, ETT presents potent, vivid and vital productions of new and classic plays. A powerhouse of touring theatre, ETT works with a rich and varied mix of the country's leading directors, actors and artists to stage thrilling and ambitious theatre that is vigorous, popular and, above all, entertaining.

For full details of prices, discounts, times & additional events, please click through to your preferred theatre website: 11 - 27 Sep Tickets: 01392 493493 Online Booking and Info 14 - 18 Oct Tickets: 01473 295900 Online Booking and Info 11 - 15 Nov Tickets: 01483 44 00 00 Online Booking and Info 30 Sep - 4 Oct Tickets: 01223 503333 Online Booking and Info 21 - 25 Oct Tickets: 0191 230 5151 Online Booking and Info 18 - 22 Nov Tickets: 01684 892277 Online Booking and Info 7 - 11 Oct Tickets: 01865 305305 Online Booking and Info 4 - 8 Nov Tickets: 0870 060 6651 Online Booking and Info 25 - 29 Nov Tickets: 08700 606 650 Online Booking and Info

Creative Team Director: Kate Saxon Designer: Libby Watson Lighting Designer: Oliver Fenwick Composer: Gary Yershon Movement: Georgina Lamb Sound Designer: Duncan Chave Cast Stephen Billington Jennifer Bryden Phil Cheadle Adam Croasdell Laura Elphinstone Rebecca O'Mara Jack Sandle   Cleo Sylvestre Ewan Wardrop Ruth Westley Noel White Gareth Williams Johnson Willis

Concessions and discounts available for groups and individuals. Please be advised that booking fees may apply. All details correct at time of printing. ETT gratefully acknowledges the support of Arts Council England. An HdK e-mailer