A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s sparkling comedy of manners.
After last year’s tour of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Hotbuckle are back with their unique style of adaptations of classic novels.
The virtuoso company have been entertaining audiences for over twelve years with their inventive interpretations of familiar texts. Previous productions have included Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Wuthering Heights, David Copperfield and Les Miserables, as well as Austen’s Persuasion and Emma.
Hotbuckle are renowned for their fast-paced, multi-role playing adaptations which cross age and gender traditions, and in their latest offering Hotbuckle invites us to enter the world of The Bennets.
From the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet to the proud Mr Darcy, Hotbuckle’s rich characterisations abound in this latest adaptation by skilled writer Adrian Preater.
Full of humour and invention, this is storytelling at its finest, as we meet five sisters who deal with marriage, morality and misconceptions in unique Hotbuckle style.
This is Jane Austen as you’ve never experienced her before, so, get your tickets and Hotbuckle up, for the carriage ride of your life!
“…virtuoso performances by four outstanding actors…….with clever introduction of humour……in this so very well crafted production” – The Down Recorder about Wuthering Heights
“a most compelling and creative production which left a full house full of admiration” – Virtual Shropshire on Great Expectations
“A hard-working, multitasking cast turn Jane Austen’s novel into a highly persuasive and magical production” – The Stage on Persuasion
“The amazing Hotbuckle Productions performed a superb Emma the play to a sell-out audience” – The Jane Austen Centre, Bath on Emma
Pride & Prejudice
Written by Jane Austen
Adapted by Adrian Preater
Performed by Joanna Purslow, Tomas Mason and Katherine Lea
Produced by Hotbuckle Productions
* Please note : The Tuesday matinee is a “semi-relaxed” performance. Audience members will be able to come-and-go into the auditorium if they need to visit the toilets or stretch their legs.
The house lights will be kept on at a low level. Given the small space and to be fair to everyone we request that audience members are as quiet as possible during the performance.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval.
Recommended age : suitable for all