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JANE AUSTEN'S
Pride & Prejudice
Adapted by Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston
Directed by Bridget Boyle and Daniel Evans
The smash-hit Regency rom-com returns
Queensland Theatre Company’s Matilda Award-winning reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is back! After dazzling audiences in 2025, this sumptuous theatrical ode to the mother of romantic comedies sashays onto the Playhouse stage...
The smash-hit Regency rom-com returns
Queensland Theatre Company’s Matilda Award-winning reimagining of Jane Austen’sPride & Prejudice is back! After dazzling audiences in 2025, this sumptuous theatrical ode to the mother of romantic comedies sashays onto the Playhouse stage for one more glorious "turn about the room".
Smart, witty and fearless, Elizabeth Bennet is an independent young woman who dearly loves a laugh and is not afraid to poke fun where fun is most definitely warranted. At odds with her husband-hunting sisters and dithery mother, Elizabeth longs for the power to determine her own marital fate.
Amidst the glittering swirl of balls, gossip and the hypocrisy of Regency England, Elizabeth encounters the arrogant, aloof, but infuriatingly eligible Mr Darcy. The two are more alike than they care to admit and their tempestuous journey from “tolerable” to love triumphant is one of literature’s most iconic romances.
A perfect match? Most ardently! Penned by Patrick White Award winners Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston, directed by Bridget Boyle and Daniel Evans and featuring an acclaimed all-star Queensland cast, it is a truth universally acknowledged that this “lavish and delightful” (Brisbane Times) celebration of the original rom-com plays for a strictly limited season and will sell out. Secure your bonnet and make haste.
Praise for Pride & Prejudice
“A world-class production.” —InReview
“Timeless wit, sharp social commentary, and swoon-worthy romance.” —The Scoop
“A fantastic rendition of one of the best romance stories ever written.” —Theatre Haus
“A joyous, light-hearted and fun production.” —Arts Hub
“Fiercely funny, fiercely feminist, and fiercely Queensland.” —Backstreet Brisbane
2 hours 30 minutes including interval, subject to change without notice
Accessibility
Auslan Interpreted Fri 17 Jul, 7:30pm
Audio Described Sat 25 Jul, 2:00pm
Warning
This production contains mild adult themes, theatrical smoke and haze, and strobe lighting. Recommended for ages 12+.
This production contains mild adult themes, theatrical smoke and haze, and strobe lighting. Recommended for ages 12+.
Creatives
Designer Christina Smith Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright Composer & Sound Designer Guy Webster Intimacy Coordinator, Choreographer & Movement Director Nerida Matthaei Dramaturg Saffron Benner Vocal Coach Gabrielle Rogers
Cast
Gael Ballantyne Maddison Burridge William Carseldine Daphne Chen Chenoa Deemal Janaki Gerard Andrew Hearle Stephen Hirst Cameron Hurry Amy Ingram Perry Mooney Bryan Probets Jeremiah Wray
Education Curriculum Links
Recommended for ages 12+ with appropriate adult supervision. Suitable for Years 7–12.
This production contains mild adult themes, theatrical smoke and haze, and strobe lighting.
Connects to
Drama (General) Senior Syllabus 2025 V1.1
Unit 3: Challenge
Drama in Practice
Unit Option A: Collaboration
Unit Option C: Contemporary
Unit Option D: Commentary
ACiQ V9 The Arts – Drama Years 7–8 and 9–10
Exploring & Responding
Developing Practices & Skills
Additional learning areas
English (General) Senior Syllabus — Unit 1: Perspectives and texts;
Unit 2: Texts and culture
Literature (General) Senior Syllabus — Unit 1: Introduction to literary studies; Unit 3: Literature and identity
