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prejudice sort of is a unique and audacious retelling of jane austen s most iconic love story men money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate all female adaptation where the stakes couldn t be higher when it comes to romance it s the 1800s it s party time let the ruthless matchmaking begin witty clever and upbeat with a superb musical twist that will have you wanting to sing along this show has something for everyone although i would describe it as a 21st century interpretation of pride and prejudice it is the characters words and interactions that have been modernised not the storyline nor the historical context and customs perhaps this is what makes the production so appealing interpretations that try to bring austen completely into the modern day just don t work in my opinion what makes austen s work still so popular and relatable today is the joy and humour of her novels the recognisable personalities the wit and satire and the authenticity of the challenges faced by her characters i feel this production has found the perfect balance of an early 19th century background for a 21st century audience and it showcases the accuracy and relevance of austen s stories and characters i believe this production could introduce jane austen to a whole new audience one that has yet to discover the humour of her novels i acknowledge that this show could divide some janeites it offers an unusual take on the story and contains some forward often blunt updates to the dialogue including some bad language however i try to keep an open mind which pays off when introduced to a unique interpretation such as this i would like to encourage my fellow janeites to give this production a go even if you are somewhat sceptical i think you may be surprised at just how much you enjoy yourself certainly that was my experience i will be returning before long and taking along a few of my austen friends this was the first time i had seen an austen adaptation with an all female cast but it works and indeed it felt rather appropriate when you remember how forward thinking jane austen was with regard to women s rights an early feminist if you will the servants play a significant part in this production they are telling the story this serves as a reminder of the importance of these silent characters in the background who will clean lizzy s muddy hem or deliver all the important letters as the story unfolds we don t often pay them much attention but they are there and vital to the story as we see throughout this play it is evident this company has a great respect and love for austen the writer isobel mcarthur has been extremely clever in her use of austen s words and witty exchanges and although she has given them a modern makeover never did i feel it was poking fun at the original all the favourite conversations and iconic scenes are there and the play is suitably focused on the first half of the story leading up to darcy s proposal i must congratulate each and every member of the cast they are all wonderfully talented and successfully bring to life the array of characters they each portray i particularly loved the bingleys charles and caroline both played by hannah jarrett scott they are such brilliant comic characters and frequently steal the show in contrast hannah gives an emotional performance as charlotte lucas with an added twist to her character performed with care and respect another favourite has to be mary throughout the play her character is either told to be quiet or is ignored just as she is in the book comical yet heartbreaking at the same time tori burgess also portrays lydia and the brilliant contrast between the two is staggering lady catherine de bourgh was also a very memorable performance her haughty presence fills the stage again this is a superbly different characterisation to christina gordon s other main role the sweet spoken jane bennet perhaps the most amazing character portrayals and hard for me to believe were mrs bennet and mr darcy mrs bennet scatty and melodramatic mr darcy the complete opposite isobel mcarthur is not only a great playwright but also an accomplished and convincing actress last but not least i must mention a wonderful lizzy bennet played by meghan tyler lizzy is a character so close to my heart that i am often nervous to see how people will interpret her but on this occasion i was not disappointed as her combination of wit spark and obstinate headstrong girl independence was perfectly captured bravo i felt the division of parts worked well and the majority of characters were included too and even those who never appeared physically on stage still featured in the story mr bennet in particular is handled in an unconventional way but it works surprisingly well i would like to compliment the cast on their musical skills on a wide variety of instruments from trumpet to accordion not forgetting the harp a real treat the costumes made each character readily distinguishable but how they manage the numerous quick changes i have no clue i liked the production s staging when it was touring however i have to say i was particularly excited to see the changes in this west end production the beautiful sweeping staircase of books is a stunning centre piece i have already mentioned how uplifting a performance this is and how the music will make you want to clap along this is such an inclusive play at various times the audience is addressed directly which makes you feel part of the show not just a spectator i always enjoy this feature of theatre in contrast to a cinematic adaptation overall i feel this is a fascinating way of bringing pride and prejudice to a modern audience and of showing that austen is still relatable and relevant laughs echoed throughout the theatre and unending applause followed the finale you will leave feeling uplifted joyful after so much laughter with some toe tapping tunes echoing in your head clever and witty but most importantly when it comes to jane austen funny you are unlikely to regret an evening out at this production i can t wait to go back to enjoy my 4th performance i wish them all some well deserved recognition and continued success i was accompanied by my janeite friend abigail rose who wishes to add her thoughts pride and prejudice sort of is every austen fan s dream modernisation of the story while still keeping austen s wit and representation of regency society at the heart of it the writer has thrown out the more sedate dialogue for fast paced and fiery words such as you would be likely to overhear down at the pub the show is utterly hilarious from the start when the servants of our favourite austen families are given the spotlight to re tell the love story of elizabeth bennet and mr darcy because without the servants none of it would have happened right the characters burst into song with their karaoke machine which makes you want to get out of your seat and clap along mrs bennet can be found eating a box of quality street at christmas whilst lydia is sneaking off with a bottle of wkd at the netherfield ball i especially loved the way that characters such as charlotte lucas and mary bennet were given voices that made you feel for their challenging situations in life i was willing elizabeth to run off with charlotte and live happily ever after at one point and for someone to just give mary the microphone and let her sing you can tell that the writer and actresses are true fans of pride and prejudice their fun and enjoyment whilst performing is infectious and makes the whole experience a true delight to watch this version is a breath of fresh air and an instant all time favourite i need to see it again and i recommend you do too need we say more go and book your tickets now by lizzie november 10 2021 no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest saturday august 07 2021 blog tour the reintroduction of fitzwilliam darcy by christine combe with giveaway greetings fellow austenians i m so excited to be visiting laughing with lizzie today to talk about my new book the reintroduction of fitzwilliam darcy especially today because it s release day woohoo does a happy dance and a double fist pump i do hope you ll celebrate my new release with me by checking out this book and maybe even my first two novels all available at amazon reintroduction is my first standalone austen variation and i really hope you ll like it as much as i ve enjoyed writing it in this new story circumstances are vastly different for odc elizabeth and her sisters are the daughters of a baronet and darcy has no fortune but as always the stars align and one of literature s most beloved couples unite determined to take on the world together in case you haven t been following along as i posted the chapters at a happy assembly here s the opening of chapter 3 darcy found himself awake at six the next morning this was not an unusual time for him to rise for there was always something to be done about the few acres of land he inhabited sometimes he would offer his assistance to a neighboring tenant if there was a need for extra hands for the building of a fence or repairs to a roof once he had spent an entire day on a neighbor s farm helping to build a new barn though he often let his beard grow out to disguise himself since he saw no one of his old circle of acquaintances his neighbors knew who he was they knew what had happened to his father his fortune his dignity none of this was ever mentioned the tenants were grateful to him for ensuring they would not lose their own homes in the wake of the disaster that had befallen his family and they respected him more than ever for being willing to humble himself and live at their level it was well known that he could have joined his sister at the home of his lofty relatives the earl and countess of disley the earl now having management over pemberley park but had chosen to remain close to the home that had been his from the day of his birth he had not abandoned the people who had for so long made a piece of the park their homes after completing his morning ablutions he dressed in one of the suits that reynolds had packed for him a pair of black breeches and a brown waistcoat and jacket he was supposed to go riding with his sister but had no riding breeches or boots with him so what he had would have to do he was just tying his cravat when there was a knock at his door half expecting his uncle he opened it to find not the earl but his valet on the other side does lord disley have need of me he asked perkins shook his head and lifted his hand darcy took note of a towel folded over his arm with a mug in his hand that held a brush a razor and a pair of scissors no sir said the valet lord disley thought that perhaps you might like a shave and a haircut it s more likely his lordship desired his nephew not go about the grounds looking like a wolf in sheep s clothing darcy muttered though he stepped aside and allowed the man to enter wondering how his uncle could possibly have known he would be awake at this hour he wordlessly took himself to the chair at the dressing table and sat in it as perkins arrayed the few instruments he d brought on the table s top he then moved to the wash stand and poured a draught of water into the mug which darcy knew would have a chunk of soap at the bottom on his return perkins unfolded the towel and put it about his chest and shoulders the long serving valet made quick work of trimming his hair to a more respectable shorter length before he went to work on clearing the beard from his chin afterward darcy was forced to admit that he both looked and felt better more like his old self though he knew it would not last long thanking perkins for his time and the excellence of his work he then quit his room to go in search of his uncle surely the earl was up if his valet was already at work he found the older man not unsurprisingly in his study the clock on the mantle over the fireplace read seven and he still wore a flannel banyan ah fitzwilliam i see that perkins has done his duty richard fitzwilliam remarked on bidding him entrance indeed you need not be embarrassed to be seen with me now darcy remarked lord disley frowned fitzwilliam there s no need to be unpleasant i know you haven t a man of your own right now i have reynolds darcy rejoined he does well enough in lieu of a proper valet though given my living situation i see no need to waste time having him shave me every morning or trim my hair every month those are at present luxuries i can do without you chose to stay behind and live as your tenants do his uncle reminded him needlessly on the contrary uncle there was no choice said darcy not for me perhaps you would understand how i feel if our situations were reversed perhaps i would but that is a moot point one which we have argued countless times over the last five years said the earl with a sigh i did not ask you here to debate the merits of your choice i sent perkins to you because i thought i might do you a kindness while you were here not because i was ashamed of your appearance you didn t ask me here uncle you said you expected me by supper which i believe qualifies as a summons darcy pointed out lord disley frowned again and sat back in his chair might i ask why you are behaving so churlishly darcy scoffed need you really ask you demanded i come and then made me wait for an explanation as to why then you had your man tend me this morning as though you could not stand the sight of me you reminded me that i chose the life i now live as though i am not reminded of it every single day and though we have argued the necessity of that choice countless times you still fail to understand why i made it pemberley is all that i have left and i don t even really have that you do he emitted a groan born of exasperation and annoyance i just don t understand how you cannot see what it means to me both to remain at the park and to live with the knowledge that pemberley is yours and not mine an expression he could not decipher had fallen over his uncle s face and when at last darcy had finished speaking the earl sighed heavily i suppose you are right he said at last i cannot truly understand because i have never been put in the position to have to make the choice you did but i can imagine fitzwilliam i can imagine the humiliation the loss of pride and dignity you suffer i can imagine how much it hurt you to lose your father in the manner he left us to place your only sibling into the custody of others to care for he sat forward then his hands clasped together on the desktop and his gaze now earnest i hope that one day you will know how very very proud i am of the man you have chosen to be i don t know that i could be such a man i m too used to this life too old and set in my ways to so easily give it up for a cottage in a distant corner of my own estate disley then gestured to the chair that sa...