Jane Austen's
Pride & Prejudice
Austen’s rapier wit and iconic characters burst to life in this exquisite theatrical adaptation of the novel that defined the very genre of romantic comedy.
Presented by Queensland Theatre in association with The Empire
#A sumptuous theatrical ode to
the mother of romantic comedies
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride & Prejudice is one of the greatest romance stories ever written. In the 250th year after her birth, Jane Austen’s timeless tale leaps to the stage in a vibrant retelling with a luminous all-Queensland cast.
Smart, witty and fearless, Elizabeth Bennet is an independent young woman who dearly loves a laugh and is not afraid to poke fun where fun is most definitely warranted. At odds with her husband-hunting sisters and dithery mother, Elizabeth longs for the power to determine her own marital fate. Amidst the glittering swirl of regency balls, gossip and the hypocrisy of 19th century England, Elizabeth encounters the arrogant, aloof, but infuriatingly eligible Mr Darcy. The two are more alike than they care to admit. Mindful? Yes. Demure? Debatable. A perfect match? Most ardently!
Penned by Patrick White Award winners Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston, Austen’s rapier wit and iconic characters burst to life in this exquisite theatrical adaptation of the novel that defined the very genre of romantic comedy.
Queensland Theatre’s Pride & Prejudice will preview out-of-town in Toowoomba’s regal Empire Theatre as part of a special performance on 13 February, before heading to the Playhouse, QPAC from 20 February to 9 March.
Recommended for Ages 13+
Thursday 13 February - 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Theatre
150mins with interval
Cast & Creatives
Adapted by Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston
Directed by Bridget Boyle and Daniel Evans
Dramaturg Saffron Benner
Cast includes Maddison Burridge, Andrew Hearle
Designer Christina Smith
Composer and Sound Designer Guy Webster
For more than 50 years, Queensland Theatre has created collective experiences that change lives, presenting an annual season of the best classic, contemporary, international and Australian works.
#What's on
Lenny Pearce's Reef Rave Tour
Theatre of Magic
–
One More Night of Phil Collins
Eishan Ensemble
