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Outdoor theatre: 'Pride & Prejudice' by Jane Austen

Join us for outdoor theatre at Baggy Point with a performance brought to you by Illyria.

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With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so. So when Mr Bingley – single, young, handsome, and with £5000 a year – moves into nearby Netherfield Park, she devotes all her energy to contriving for Jane, the eldest of her five daughters, to meet him during rural Hertfordshire’s whirlwind of social balls. But even Mrs Bennet draws the line at Mr Bingley’s disdainful friend Mr Darcy despite his whopping £10,000 a year. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds him detestable too! Or does she...? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together?

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!

This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience.

6:30pm start time, picnics welcome from 5:30pm. There will be refreshments available on site, including snacks, cold, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Standard Ticket£17.00
Child under 18's£12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01805 624624

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

Please make your way to Baggy point national trust carpark - where our team will show you the way.

What to bring and wear

Be prepared for all weather! please bring umbrella, waterproofs, a torch, layers of warm clothing and blankets to keep you cosy. You may also wish to bring a camping chair and a picnic.

Accessibility

This event is taking place on a sloped field. The ground may be wet and slippery. Accessible parking, toilets and and accessible W.C are available. Please speak to our car parking team if you need any additional help getting to your seats.

Contact info

The Plough Arts Centre

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