Information for Little Women at Theatre Royal, York (Play). A stunning retelling of a timeless classic from York Theatre Royal - join us this autumn for a new production of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. One of the best loved novels of all time, Little Women tells the story of headstrong Jo March and her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy as they grow up in New England during the American Civil War. Follow the March sisters as they pursue their different paths in life - filled with adventure, heartache and laughter. An uplifting coming-of-age story, Anne-Marie Casey's adaptation brings a fresh new take on the beloved novel set in a time of war and great uncertainty.