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Sydney Opera House
Press Release
Sydney
The Australian tour of the musical comedy Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) arrives in Sydney this week after an acclaimed and sold out season in Melbourne. Opening on Thursday at the Sydney Opera House’s Drama Theatre, the show is “an exuberant reinvention that celebrates Austen’s wit while gleefully dismantling convention.” (Australian Arts Review)
Five performers portray the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Jane Bennet, Charles Bingley, Mr and Mrs Bennet and all other characters – Amy Lehpamer (& Juliet, The Sound of Music), Zoe Ioannou (Grease, Hairspray), Kaori Maeda-Judge (White Pearl, Little Women), recent graduate of QUT Ruby Shannon and Teo Vergara (Jagged Little Pill, Converted!).
“Cleverly reinterprets the Regency tale of love and class with modern sensibilities, humour and karaoke” – Limelight
“An inventive, joyful and brilliantly performed theatrical experience” – The Scoop
“The energy of the performances, and the wit of the storytelling will sweep you away… not to be missed” – Stage Whispers
“A hilarious and joyful night at the theatre… a rare gem” – Australian Stage
“It has been a long-held dream to undertake this tour with our take on Austen’s masterpiece,” said writer and original directorIsobel McArthur. “This show is a true celebration of love and romance so, now that the match-making is done, I cannot wait to watch Pride & Prejudice* (sort of) and Sydney audiences fall head over heels for each other.”
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones are fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.
This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. Coming to Australia for the first time, these five fearless women bring Austen’s world of love, class and chaos to life with heart, humour and unstoppable energy in this modern take on one of the world’s most adapted pieces of literature.
www.prideandprejudicesortof.com.au
@prideandprejduicesortofau
Video trailer with Australian cast can be seen here and on You Tube
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*sort of)
By Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen
Original production directed by Isobel McArthur
Co-Director Simon Harvey
Produced by Neil Gooding Productions and Woodward Productions
by arrangement with David Pugh Limited
Venues and Dates:
SYDNEY SEASON DETAILS (Presented by Sydney Opera House)
Venue Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Season 16 July – 30 August
Performance Times Tues-Sun 7pm, Wed & Sat 2pm, Sun 1 or 2pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $69 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/theatre/pride-prejudice-sort-of or (02) 9250 7777
Groups 8 + call (02) 9250 7777
WOLLONGONG (Presented by Merrigong Theatre Company)
Venue IMB Theatre, IPAC
Season 2-13 September
Performance Times Tue 6.30pm, Wed-Thurs 6:30 or 7:30pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Thurs 11am, Sat & Sun 1:30pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $84 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: merrigong.com.au or (02) 4224 5999
CANBERRA
Venue Canberra Theatre, Canberra Theatre Centre
Season 16-27 September
Performance Times Tues 6:30pm, Wed-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Sat & Sun 1:30pm, Sun 6:30pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $65.90 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: canberratheatrecentre.com.au or (02) 6275 2700
BRISBANE
Venue Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
Season 30 September – 18 October
Performance Times Tues-Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat 2pm, Sun 3pm (times vary weekly)
Prices: From $65 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: qpac.com.au or phone 136 246
