Step into the dazzling world of The Great Gatsby—brought to life in a live theatrical production. Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this iconic American novel explores ambition, friendship, love, and the cost of chasing a dream.

Set in the roaring 1920s, the story follows the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his lavish parties, all driven by his hope to reclaim a lost love. Beneath the glamour and excitement lies a powerful story about identity, choices, and what it really means to succeed.

Seeing The Great Gatsby on stage allows students to experience Fitzgerald’s timeless story in a whole new way—through live actors, movement, design, and emotion. This production transforms a classic novel into an unforgettable theatrical experience, making literature vivid, accessible, and exciting.

Don’t just read the story—watch it come alive.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for The Great Gatsby. Writing during the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald captured the excitement, excess, and underlying disillusionment of 1920s America. His work often explores ambition, identity, class, and the American Dream. 

Set in the 1920s, The Great Gatsby follows narrator Nick Carraway as he becomes entangled in the glamorous and mysterious world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s lavish parties hide a singular goal: winning back Daisy Buchanan, the woman he loves. As the story unfolds, the characters’ dreams collide with reality, revealing the cost of obsession and illusion. 

• The American Dream – What does success mean, and who gets access to it?
• Appearance vs. Reality – What is real beneath the glamour?
• Class & Wealth – Old money vs. new money
• Love & Obsession – When does hope become destructive?
• Identity & Reinvention – Who do we choose to be? 

Live theatre allows stories to be experienced in real time, through human connection. Seeing The Great Gatsby performed helps students engage with literature in a dynamic way, strengthening comprehension, empathy, and critical thinking.