Mrs Bennet's greatest desire is to marry off her five daughters in order to secure their futures. In the early 19th century, the Bennet family live at their Longbourn estate, situated near the village of Meryton in Hertfordshire, England. Mr Darcy says Elizabeth is 'not handsome enough to tempt him' to dance. For more than a century, dramatic adaptations, reprints, unofficial sequels, films, and TV versions of Pride and Prejudice have portrayed the memorable characters and themes of the novel, reaching mass audiences. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million copies sold, and has inspired many derivatives in modern literature.

Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of 'most-loved books' among literary scholars and the reading public. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the daughters marry well to support the others, which is a motivation that drives the plot. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family faces becoming poor upon his death. Mr Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. Pre-show and interval hot drinks/bar provided by the Friends of Bude Sea Pool.Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners by Jane Austen. Tickets also available (cash only) via Bude shops: - The Seventh Wave Gallery - Spencer Thorn Bookshop - Ark Angel Christian Bookshop Duration: Approx 2 hrs 20 minutes including an interval. Tickets also available (cash/cards) via Bude T.I.C. Public parking available nearby for those who cannot walk or cycle to the venue. Bring a picnic and have a ball as the irrepressible Illyria sharpen their claws to bring you Jane Austen at her vibrant, bitchy best! The performance will take place on the lawn. In a whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane, thoughtful people - and they hate each other! Or do they? Can she see beyond his pride, and can he overcome her prejudice, in order to achieve happiness? If your idea of Jane Austen is stuffy costume drama then this sparkling adaptation may make you change your mind. It toured throughout the UK and Europe, attracted nationwide critical acclaim. Illyria's production of Jane Austen's glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for a total of six years.

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