Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 11. Jane's Real Friends

Jul 27, 2020

Olivia French, voice actor for Elizabeth, discusses Jane's romantic woes and Mr. Wickham's charm. Mrs. Gardiner questions Mr. Bingley's sincerity. They highlight the balance between love and prudence in relationships. The characters navigate social engagements and reflect on changing relationships. The debate on motives in romantic relationships unfolds, while Elizabeth receives an unexpected invitation for a summer adventure.

37:55

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Olivia French

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Mrs Gardiner observes Jane's attraction to Wickham, while Mrs Bennet worries about her daughters' marriage prospects.

Jane's hopes are shattered by Miss Bingley's coldness, highlighting the fickle nature of social relationships in the Regency era.

Deep dives

Mr. Collins Prepares for Marriage

Mr. Collins eagerly anticipates his approaching marriage to Charlotte, immersing himself in wedding preparations and tender farewells to his Longbourn relations.

Intro

4min

Reflections on Jane's Failed Relationship

7min

Challenging Love and Prudence

3min

Visits, Invitations, and Farewells

19min

Debating Motives and Intentions in Romantic Relationships

2min

Unexpected Invitation and Cast Information

3min

Mrs Bennet's brother, Mr Gardiner and his wife, arrive for a visit at Longbourn. Mrs Gardiner observes her niece's growing attraction to the dashing Mr Wickham and weighs in on the matter. And soon after, Jane returns to London with her aunt and uncle but does not receive the reception from Miss Bingley that she had expected. Chapter 25-27.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, James Wait as Mr Denny, Elliott Gale as Mr Wickham, Nick Barker-Pendree as Sir William Lucas, and introducing Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner and Alana Denham-Preston as Maria Lucas.

This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

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, Bidjigal, Wurundjeri, Bunurong, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woi Wurrung and Boonwurrung peoples.

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