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Outdoor theatre: Illyria presents Pride and Prejudice

Award winning Illyria celebrates Jane Austen's 250th year with this sparkling adaption.

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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!

Running time (approx): 2hr 20min (inc 20 minute interval) Suitable for all ages.

Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic. A pop up bar will be open on the lower field. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted.

Illyria supports the Equity union's Charter for Outdoor Theatre

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £18.00
Child under 3£0.00
Child 3-16 years£10.00
Group 2 adults, 2 children£50.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01535 607075

Suitability

Children accompanied by adults are welcome at this event

Meeting point

This performance will take place on the lower fields

What to bring and wear

Bring your own seating/rug, suitable clothing and a picnic.

Accessibility

Full access statement can be found on our homepage, for specific access needs please contact the team.

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