The podcast discusses Lydia's excitement for a trip to Brighton, causing concern among her family. Elizabeth finds herself near Mr. Darcy's estate, contemplating a visit. The episode explores emotions of the Bennet family and tensions with Mr. Wickham. Frustration arises due to lack of communication, leading to changes in travel plans. Characters journey to Pemberley, with Elizabeth's curiosity piqued by the estate.
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Elizabeth agrees to visit Pemberley despite reservations, showing her evolving thoughts on Mr. Darcy.
Lydia's excitement for Brighton trip contrasts with Elizabeth's concern about her reckless behavior.
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The Departure to Derbsyhire and Pemberley
As the Gardiners and Elizabeth plan their northern tour, a letter from Mrs. Gardiner delays their departure due to Mr. Gardiner's business. They change their plans, skipping the lakes and opt for a tour of Derbyshire. Elizabeth is disappointed but agrees. On their way to Lambton, Elizabeth learns that Pemberley, Mr. Darcy's estate, is nearby. Initially hesitant to visit, she eventually agrees despite her reservations.
Family Dynamics and Domestic Comfort
The episode explores family dynamics in the Bennet household, highlighting Mr. Bennet's dissatisfaction with his marriage to Mrs. Bennet and the impact on their children, particularly Elizabeth. Elizabeth's growing awareness of her parents' mismatched union and her disappointment with the regiment's departure reflect deeper reflections on conjugal happiness and domestic contentment.
Lydia's Brighton Excursion and Elizabeth's Concerns
Lydia's excitement at the invitation to accompany Mrs. Forster to Brighton contrasts with Elizabeth's apprehensions about Lydia's imprudent behavior. Elizabeth tries to reason with her father about Lydia's potential misconduct at Brighton, emphasizing the consequences of Lydia's reckless actions on the family's reputation. The episode sheds light on Elizabeth's evolving perceptions of the consequences of Lydia's behavior on their family's societal standing.
Lydia receives an invitation which delights her, distresses Kitty and causes Elizabeth no small measure of concern. When Elizabeth's travelling plans with the Gardiners change, she finds herself within a few kilometres of Mr Darcy's estate. Will she agree to visit the grounds and risk seeing him again?
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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Elliott Gale as Mr Wickham, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner and Pippa Asome as the Gardiner Child.
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, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woi-Wurrung and Boonwurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.
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