Enniskillen native Emily Tracey is currently treading the boards at Edinburgh Festival Fringe as she performs as part of the cast of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s (RCS) production of ‘Little Women’.
A talented singer and actor, Emily is playing the role of Marmee March, the mother of the March household, in the musical theatre version of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel.
The musical of Little Women tells the story of how, in the midst of the American Civil War, four sisters are trying to forge their own paths. There’s prim and proper Meg, exasperated by her sisters; aspiring writer Jo, looking for some inspiration; timid Beth, selflessly supporting her sisters through everything; and the baby of the family, Amy, used to getting her own way.
Emily Tracey as Marmee March in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's production of Little Women. Photo: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland/Robbie McFadzean.
Plans and dreams
Follow their adventures in this Tony Award-nominated musical as their lives intertwine and diverge, and their plans and dreams for the future change more than any of them expected.
As Jo discovers, you can’t choose your family – but you can write about them.
Performed by the RCS’ MA Musical Theatre programme students at the Assembly Rooms’ Music Hall in Edinburgh, the final two shows are today (August 25) and Saturday, August 27.
The show has been receiving rave reviews throughout its festival run, which began on August 5.
Emily Tracey as Marmee March in the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's production of Little Women. Photo: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland/Robbie McFadzean.
Jane Hensey, Head of Musical Theatre at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, said: “This is the 17th year that we’ve presented at the Fringe and our students have earned a reputation as some of the hardest-working performers at the festival, whether they’re on stage or behind the scenes.
“Their enthusiasm and dedication to their craft is palpable and these productions are a celebration of their amazing artistry and the synthesis of skills developed throughout our year-long programme.”
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