Lucy Gough’s stage adaptation of Emily Bronte’s classic Wuthering Heights is the third of Aberystwyth Art Centre’s touring productions programme introducing classic literature to new theatre audiences in a fresh and exciting way.

Wuthering Heights is never an easy story to translate. The tale of Heathcliff and Cathy’s destructive love for each other has been translated infinitum through the decades, usually baring no relation to Emily Bronte’s original book.

Lucy Gough’s adaptation is however a faithful representation of the storyline with all the passion and turmoil that makes the original so great. Set to a multilayered backdrop of the dark brooding wild moor that reflects the freedom and constraints Heathcliff and Cathy experience in their love for each other the cast make the most of shadows and light rather than elaborate props to illustrate the different scenes.

Robert Vernon throws his all into the role of the self destructive Heathcliff. Vernon’s portrayal is energetic, powerful and believable and you feel empathy for his unrelinquished love for Cathy.

Rosie Holt gives a mesmerising and haunting portrayal of Catherine Earnshaw giving her an almost wildcat devil may care presence in life and the presence of a haunting spectre in death..

Jenny Livsey’s portrayal of Nelly is sympathetic giving a warm presence to the production while Jessica Guise is a formidable challenger to Heathcliff’s aggression as young Cathy.

Wuthering Heights will continue to tour venues in Wales until April 9th for further information visit www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/wuthering