A podcast featuring voices of characters from Pride and Prejudice. Topics include Mr. Wickham's secrets, Lydia's disappearance, financial disparities amongst characters, revelations about Wickham's character, Lydia's elopement causing family turmoil, and a behind-the-scenes look at the production.
Mr. Gardiner questions Wickham's intentions, casting doubt on his character.
Lydia's elopement causes distress, prompting caution in interactions with the opposite sex.
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Mr. Gardiner Questions Wickham's Intentions
As the carriage leaves town, Mr. Gardiner expresses disbelief in Wickham's alleged intentions against a girl under the Colonel's care, finding it improbable that a young man would risk such consequences. Elizabeth brightens at this perspective, questioning Wickham's character. The absence of evidence of their whereabouts raises doubts about Wickham's sincerity and Lydia's heedlessness.
Mrs. Bennet's Reaction to Lydia's Elopement
Mrs. Bennet laments Lydia's elopement, attributing it to negligence and misjudgment. She frets over the potential consequences, anticipating a confrontation with Wickham. Despite the family's shock, efforts are made to locate Lydia to prevent further disgrace. Mrs. Bennet's distress and anxiety intensify with apprehensions of Wickham's actions.
Family's Response to Lydia's Escapade
The Bennet family is shaken by Lydia's elopement, leading to distress and uncertainty. Both Mary and Kitty exhibit contrasting reactions to the situation, with Mary emphasizing the need for caution in interactions with the opposite sex. The family strives to gather information and faces the repercussions of Lydia's reckless actions while Elizabeth reflects on the unfolding events.
Elizabeth returns home to find her mother greatly impacted by the news. More of Mr Wickham's secrets come to light as the search for a Bennet sister continues.
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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner and James Wait as Mr Denny.
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 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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