Pride, Prejudice and Canberra Rep

Love her or hate her, Jane Austen is arguably one of the most renowned and talked about authors, both of her day and in today’s society. The iconic characters of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy have provided many of us with wonderful  memories – and whether or not you were forced to read Pride and Prejudice at school, or feel in love with Colin Firth and therefore the story  – nearly all of us have read, seen, heard or talked about Jane Austen’s classic. And according to some, once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.

So how was Friday night spent? At Canberra Rep’s production of Pride and Prejudice!

If you are looking for something to do one evening until the 17^th March, dress up a little bit and spend the night at Theatre 3, home of Canberra Rep. Here at MP, we love the productions that grace the stage, but there’s something about this version of Pride and Prejudice that stood out.

It could have been the beginning – where you sat wondering where it was going to lead.

It could have been the costumes – it really is a testament to the actors who managed to change multiple times so quickly. Between the bonnets, the lace, layers and hair, the costumes are to die for.

It could have been Mrs Bennet – in the beginning you’ll laugh and by the end you’ll still be laughing, but with a slight grimace, because you will know a mother just like her.

Or it could have been the ending – and no, not just because it’s an ending that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy. It’s one of those productions were the beginning and ending work so well together that you can’t have one without the other.

Or could it be this Mr Darcy? While he may not be Colin Firth, if he walked past me at the station, I’d follow him too. But you’ll have to go and see the show, to know what that means!

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