Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 18. Returning to Hertfordshire

Oct 5, 2020

Returning to Hertfordshire, the characters discuss relationships, financial precautions, and estate ownership. Exciting news about a regiment departure and safe relationships. Kitty and Lydia entertain with stories and antics, while Elizabeth reveals Mr. Darcy's proposal secrets.

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Lydia's playful antics lighten the mood during a somber meal.

Elizabeth struggles with keeping secrets and seeks Jane's counsel on revealing truths.

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Young Ladies' Excitement and News about Wickham and Mary King

The three young ladies set out for Hertfordshire, encountering Kitty and Lydia eagerly anticipating their arrival. The girls proudly displayed a table set with cold meats, feeling it's an agreeable surprise despite financial concerns. Lydia reveals that Wickham is safe from marrying Mary King, expressing lack of concern for her unattractive appearance. The news of the regiment's departure and a potential summer trip to Brighton elicits excitement among the sisters.

Intro

2min

Excitement about Regiment Departure and Safe Relationship News

3min

Return to Hertfordshire

16min

Discussion on Relationships and Financial Caution

2min

Discussion on Estate Ownership and Theatre Support

2min

When Jane and Elizabeth reach the shire, they are met by Kitty and Lydia who have most interesting news. Soon after returning to Longbourn, Elizabeth reveals to Jane some of her experiences in Kent and her revelations about Mr Darcy.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Alana Denham-Preston as Maria Lucas, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet and Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet.

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 and Bunurong people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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