Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 28. Lady Catherine Calls

Jan 8, 2021

In this podcast, the Bennet family celebrates Jane and Bingley's engagement, while Lady Catherine de Bourgh disapproves of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's rumored engagement. The episode captures tense confrontations, joyful moments, and gratitude towards the podcast community.

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Quick takeaways

Jane's engagement brings joy to the family amidst Mrs. Bennet's matchmaking efforts.

Elizabeth asserts her independence against Lady Catherine's interference in her romantic decisions.

Deep dives

Bingley's Visit and Mrs. Bennet's Schemes

Bingley visits the Bennet family a few days after his friend's departure to London, displaying good spirits during his time with them. Mrs. Bennet eagerly invites him to dine, but he politely declines, causing Mrs. Bennet to express her apologies and disappointment. Despite the attempted matchmaking by Mrs. Bennet, Bingley finds himself at ease, dealing graciously with the situation.

Intro

2min

Joyous Engagements

8min

Excitement and Anticipation

6min

Lady Catherine's Disapproval

18min

Gratitude to the podcast community and announcement of upcoming episodes

2min

All of Jane's hopes are answered, Elizabeth receives an amazingly surprising visitor and faces down the formidable Lady Catherine De Bourgh.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, And Elly Krieg as Lady Catherine de Bourgh,

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

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