Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 6. Meet Mr Collins

Jun 15, 2020

Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins is introduced at Longbourn, causing a stir. The family reacts to his formal and pompous demeanor. Mr. Collins showers the Bennet family with praise but reveals his dislike for novels. Family dynamics, job prospects, and Mr. Collins' surprise at young ladies' disinterest in serious literature are discussed. An interruption leads to an enjoyable game of backgammon.

24:02

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Shannon Nicholls

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Mr. Collins seeks to mend disputes over the entail, displaying formal manners and flattering the daughters.

Mr. Collins admires Lady Catherine, aiming to impress her with exaggerated compliments and servile behavior.

Deep dives

Mrs. Bennet's Disappointment and Mr. Collins's Unexpected Visit

Mrs. Bennet eagerly anticipates Mr. Bingley's arrival, only to discover a stranger, Mr. Collins, will be joining their family. Mr. Collins, a clergyman, presents himself as a well-meaning peace-maker, seeking to mend past disputes regarding the entail of the estate. Despite Mrs. Bennet's initial disdain towards him, Mr. Collins's formal manners and flattery aimed at the daughters hint at a comical and intriguing visit.

Intro

3min

Introduction of Mr. Collins to the Bennet Family

13min

Admiration for Lady Catherine and her Daughter

4min

Mr. Collins's Compliments and Book Choices

2min

Family Discussions and Backgammon

2min

Mr Collins arrives at Longbourn causing quite a stir within the Bennet family. Chapter 12-14.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet and introducing Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins.

This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes. The production team would like to thank Jacqueline Cleverly for her help with dialect advice.

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 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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