"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Mr Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited. When she later discovers that he has scuppered the relationship between his friend Bingley and her sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy that follows, the family's lives are turned upside down as Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and pokes fun at the affectations and etiquette of provincial life.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
When Elizabeth Bennet first meets Mr Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited. When she later discovers that he has scuppered the relationship between his friend Bingley and her sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy that follows, the family's lives are turned upside down as Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and pokes fun at the affectations and etiquette of provincial life.
A stage adaptation of the classic novel, the ultimate romantic comedy about five sisters and their pursuit of suitable husbands.
Simon Reade is a dramatist, director and producer. He has been Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic and Literary Manager of the Royal Shakespeare Company and at London's Gate Theatre. His adaptation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland won the TMA Award for Best Show for Young People.
"There’s much to commend this elegant swish through a most-loved
story." - Public Reviews
"This version of the classic Austen tale has a charm of its own." -
The Stage
"It’s a brave soul who takes on the task of adapting Pride and
Prejudice... But Simon Reade’s interpretation of the love lives of
the Bennett sisters will please diehard Austen fans, preserving
swathes of conversation rather than dumbing them down, while still
presenting a light romcom that makes for a hugely entertaining
evening." - London Magazine
"Reade’s fluid version adroitly balances plot essentials and
detailed scenes." - Financial Times
"Reade is delightfully alert to the comic and ironic nuances of
Austen’s sparkling prose." - Mail on Sunday
"Simon?Reade’s jolly Open Air Theatre adaptation is big on Austen’s
wit and zingy one liners." - Time Out (London)
"Simon Reade has done a thoughtful, intelligent job." -
Guardian
"There’s much to commend this elegant swish through a most-loved
story." - Public Reviews
"This version of the classic Austen tale has a charm of its own." -
The Stage
"It’s a brave soul who takes on the task of adapting Pride and
Prejudice... But Simon Reade’s interpretation of the love lives of
the Bennett sisters will please diehard Austen fans, preserving
swathes of conversation rather than dumbing them down, while still
presenting a light romcom that makes for a hugely entertaining
evening." - London Magazine
"Reade’s fluid version adroitly balances plot essentials and
detailed scenes." - Financial Times
"Reade is delightfully alert to the comic and ironic nuances of
Austen’s sparkling prose." - Mail on Sunday
"Simon?Reade’s jolly Open Air Theatre adaptation is big on Austen’s
wit and zingy one liners." - Time Out (London)
"Simon Reade has done a thoughtful, intelligent job." - Guardian
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