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Touching Tribute to Flora Thompson: A Feminist Adaptation

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Hammerpuzzle theatre company adapts Flora Thompson, the author of autobiographical novels about late 19th-century Oxfordshire, into a Laura-focused production featuring Jessica Temple as Laura.
The script by Tamsin Kennard explores feminism and politics but lacks depth in its narrative structure.
Despite this, the production offers touching moments and an evocative tribute, enhanced by Anna Kelsey’s set design, preserving a nostalgic view of rural life during a time of transition.

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Story summary

The Hammerpuzzle theatre company adapts Flora Thompson, the author of autobiographical novels about late 19th-century Oxfordshire, into a Laura-focused production featuring Jessica Temple as Laura.
The script by Tamsin Kennard explores feminism and politics but lacks depth in its narrative structure.
Despite this, the production offers touching moments and an evocative tribute, enhanced by Anna Kelsey’s set design, preserving a nostalgic view of rural life during a time of transition.