Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 24. Mr Bennet's Lament

Dec 8, 2020

In this podcast, the voices of Elizabeth, Mrs. Bennet, and Mr. Bennet discuss the family's anxiety over Mr. Bennet's return and the search for Wickham. They reflect on past mistakes and comedic mischief while Mr. Bennet pledges a reward for Kitty's good behavior. Support Ballarat National Theatre by purchasing merchandise or becoming a member.

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Challenges in communication hinder obtaining crucial information for the Bennet family.

Family dynamics and coping mechanisms reflect emotional turmoil during challenging situations.

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Challenges of Communication and Search for Information

The podcast explores the challenges faced by the characters in communicating and obtaining information efficiently. The Bennet family anticipates a letter from Mr. Bennet but faces disappointment when none arrives. Despite Mr. Gardner's efforts and a search for Wickham's whereabouts, the lack of connections and Wickham's financial troubles hinder the family's quest for information. This highlights the difficulties in acquiring crucial details and the impact of poor communication in uncertain situations.

Intro

4min

Strategies to Find Wickham's Whereabouts and Await News

2min

Expressions of Sympathy and Advice for Mr. Bennet's Difficult Situation

2min

Revelations and Reflections

6min

Mr Bennet's Intentions and Acknowledgements

3min

Mr Bennet returns home after having no luck in finding his daughter in London, blaming himself for the situation his family is in.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner, Pippa Asome as the Gardiner Child and Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri, Woi-Wurrung, Boonwurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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