From Tuesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 17, 2025 – the Grand Theatre presents Pride and Prejudice, written by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen and directed by Rebecca Northan.
Hang on to your bonnets…
… for a fresh take on the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Austen’s second novel, Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813. They’re the Bennets that you love, and they’re in it to win it (as far as love and marriage are concerned). This time, nothing is off limits – if it means securing a husband and a home for all your sisters. Jane is still the beauty, Mary is as ghastly as ever, Lydia is ready to stir things up, and Lizzy is having none of it. Marriage, shmarriage!
In this laugh-out-loud adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic work, playwright Kate Hamill deftly infuses the beloved Bennets, Bingleys and Darcys with even more saucy irreverence for society’s expectations. The pearls are clutched, the waistlines are empire, the balls are ballistic, and the genders are bending! Through it all, the timeless love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy captures the hearts of dear readers and brand-new Austen fans alike.
With a cult following of her own, the award-winning and incorrigible Rebecca Northan (Blind Date, Every Brilliant Thing) directs the production on the Grand Theatre’s Spriet Stage, with a cast featuring Eric Craig, Raechel Fisher, Carmen Grant, Kate Hennig, Beck Lloyd, Lior Maharjan, Andrew Moodie and Sarah Wilson.
”When we’re talking about any classic, I think the question about how is it relevant today is, and should be, at the forefront of everybody’s mind. It is a story about two people learning to put aside pride and prejudice so that they can finally see each other for who they are. […] because human beings, as much as we’d like to think that we’ve changed and matured in the last 200 years, we have not changed. Pride and Prejudice in one sentence: Funny, sexy, smart.”
– Rebecca Northan, director
About the Grand Theatre
A vibrant cultural hub and not-for-profit professional theatre, the Grand Theatre is known for world-class theatre created and staged in London, ON. As southwestern Ontario’s premiere producing theatre and one of the most beautiful theatre spaces in Canada, the company has deep ties to the community and to its artists, artisans and technicians. Committed to developing and premiering new, original works and supporting the growth and reach of theatre writers and creators, in addition to fostering new play development, they’re also a teaching theatre – offering several mentorship programs, including their annual Grand Theatre High School Project. Read more about them here.
(Photo credits: The Grand Theatre.)
Event details
Hosted by: The Grand Theatre
Type of event: theatre performance
Written by: Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by: Rebecca Northan
Cast: Eric Craig, Raechel Fisher, Carmen Grant, Kate Hennig, Beck Lloyd, Lior Maharjan, Andrew Moodie & Sarah Wilson. Read about the cast here.
Dates:
- Tuesday, April 29 – Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Afterwords:
- On Wednesdays April 30, May 7 and May 14, immediately after the evening performance, join Director of Education & Community Engagement Breanne Ritchie in theatre’s lounge for a brief guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members and Grand staff members.
- Tea Talks:
- On Wednesday, May 14, join Artistic Director Rachel Peake and special guests connected to the show for creative pre-show conversations. Tea Talks begin at 12:00 PM ET before the Wednesday 1:00 PM matinée.
Start times:
- Tuesday – Thursday evenings @ 7:30 PM ET
- Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8:00 PM ET
- Saturday & Sunday matinées @ 2:00 PM ET
- Extra matinée on Wednesday, May 14 @ 1:00 PM ET
Duration: TBA
Cost: C$24.00 – $84.00
Location: The Grand Theatre, Spriet Stage, 471 Richmond St., London, ON, N6A 3E4. Find parking info here.
Trailer: Watch the video with director Rebecca Northan talking about the show.
Booking link: Book your tickets here. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available by calling the Grand Theatre Box Office. Please phone 519-672-8800 to describe your wheelchair and/or accessible seating needs. Please note: They reserve the right to move any seats over by one, where scattered singles have been created.
Contact details: The Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London, ON, N6A 3E4, Canada; Box office: 519-672-8800, boxoffice@grandtheatre.com, grandtheatre.com
Content warning: For audiences 10+. This production includes references to incest and pedophilia.
Accessibility: Info here. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available by calling the Grand Theatre Box Office. Please phone 519-672-8800 to describe your wheelchair and/or accessible seating needs.
Refund policy: Please call the Box Office at 519-672-8800 for a future credit or to exchange your tickets for another performance.