Pride and Prejudice

Ferry Meadows, June 24 Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s most loveable heroine.

When Elizabeth meets the rude and abrupt Mr Darcy, she loathes him at first sight. But is there more to him than meets the eye?

Brought to life by award-winning writer Laura Tuner, this brand-new adaptation commemorates the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s death, and promises to be the most splendid evening of the summer. After all, it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.

This magical theatre in magical surroundings is brought nto you by Chapterhouse Theatre Company, now in its 18th year of touring open-air theatre at some of the most beautiful country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK and Ireland. From a first year of performances at some 30 venues with Romeo and Juliet in 2000, Chapterhouse now visits over 170 venues every year, and has become a greatly anticipated addition to thousands of theatregoers’ calendars. Over the years, the company has toured with a variety of shows, including a range of Shakespeare’s plays and extremely popular Jane Austen adaptations. 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Austen’s death and in honour of this Chapterhouse will be touring the revival of their critically acclaimed production of Pride and Prejudice, returning to Ferry Meadows in what has become an annual tradition. Open-air theatre lends itself perfectly to pre-show picnics, an opportunity for friends and family to sit back and enjoy each other’s company whilst indulging in a glass of chilled summer wine and watching a wonderfully traditional evening of entertainment.