University Players continues its 53rd season with Jane Austen’s classic comedy, Emma. The play runs February 2 to 5 and 8 to 12 at Essex Hall Theatre.

Jane Austen’s characters come to life in this new adaptation of the classic novel Emma, a romantic comedy about a precocious girl who finds matchmaking “the most wonderful game in the world.” She plants ideas in people’s heads which grow feelings in their hearts, and through this meddling she finds her own heart’s desire – but only when she is about to lose him.

The production is directed by Jim Warren, a School of Dramatic Art alumnus and award-winning director. This version of Emma was adapted by Michael Bloom, artistic director of the Cleveland Playhouse, and was first produced by that company in the spring of 2010.

Wednesday through Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. On Sunday, February 5, a “Talk Back” discussion with the director and actors will follow the performance. For information or tickets, call 519-253-3000, ext. 2808, or visit http://www.uwindsor.ca/universityplayers.