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!
Doors: 16:30
Approx event start time: 18:00
Running time: 140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.
Suitable for all ages.
Entrance to the Lincolnshire Showground is via Gate 1 (A15, LN2 2NA). You will be directed to the Red Car Park where you will be parked and tickets will be checked.
About Illyria
Bursting onto the scene in 1992, Illyria has produced high-quality outdoor theatre for over thirty years. During that time, they are proud to have continually introduced new genres which subsequently became much-loved staples of open-air theatre. Illyria continues to create outstandingly enjoyable outdoor theatre and make it available for everyone. They have performed for more than a million people - and intend to entertain families across the country for many more seasons to come.
