Pride and Prejudice by Illyria
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!
With her tongue very 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. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds Mr Bingley’s disdainful friend Mr Darcy (despite his whopping £10,000 a year) detestable too! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future of happiness 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 something to sit on, and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!
Running time: 140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Suitable for all ages.
Tickets booked online in advance: Adult £18:50, Child £11:50, Family £50
On the night at the venue: Adult £20:50, Child £12:50 Family £52
Please note:
- Enter via Visitor Reception and follow the directions to the gardens. The performance takes place on the south lawn at the back of the house.
- Bring a picnic, rugs or picnic chairs and dress for the weather. Rain never stopped Lizzie Bennet! This event will go ahead whatever the weather, unless it's unsafe to do so.
- There is level access to the main lawn. The buggy will be available on request to bring visitors down to the main property from the car park.
- Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian.
- Upton House and Gardens closes at 5pm and the grounds have to be cleared. The gates for the outdoor theatre will reopen from 5.30pm. Please leave time to make it from the car park to the performance venue.
- As there is no seating available on the south lawn, we recommend that you bring a picnic blanket to sit on. You're also welcome to bring your own camping chairs. No gazebos please.
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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!
With her tongue very 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. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds Mr Bingley’s disdainful friend Mr Darcy (despite his whopping £10,000 a year) detestable too! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future of happiness 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 something to sit on, and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!
Running time: 140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Suitable for all ages.
Tickets booked online in advance: Adult £18:50, Child £11:50, Family £50
On the night at the venue: Adult £20:50, Child £12:50 Family £52
Please note:
- Enter via Visitor Reception and follow the directions to the gardens. The performance takes place on the south lawn at the back of the house.
- Bring a picnic, rugs or picnic chairs and dress for the weather. Rain never stopped Lizzie Bennet! This event will go ahead whatever the weather, unless it's unsafe to do so.
- There is level access to the main lawn. The buggy will be available on request to bring visitors down to the main property from the car park.
- Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian.
- Upton House and Gardens closes at 5pm and the grounds have to be cleared. The gates for the outdoor theatre will reopen from 5.30pm. Please leave time to make it from the car park to the performance venue.
- As there is no seating available on the south lawn, we recommend that you bring a picnic blanket to sit on. You're also welcome to bring your own camping chairs. No gazebos please.
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