Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice | 30. United at Last

Feb 2, 2021

In this episode, Elizabeth shocks her family with news of her engagement to Mr. Darcy. Each character reacts differently, with disbelief turning to acceptance and celebration. Conversations on love, relationships, and family dynamics bring humor and warmth to the story. The podcast wraps up with acknowledgments to the cast and crew for their hard work in adapting Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

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Mr. Bennet doubts Elizabeth's engagement, highlighting initial skepticism towards her happiness.

Mrs. Bennet ecstatically anticipates wealth and status in light of Elizabeth's engagement, showcasing humorous excitement.

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Elizabeth's Revelation to Her Father

Elizabeth reveals her engagement to Mr. Darcy to her father, Mr. Bennett, who initially expresses disbelief and questions her happiness. Despite initial doubts, Elizabeth affirms her love for Mr. Darcy and her resolution to marry him, explaining the evolution of her feelings from dislike to deep affection.

Intro

2min

Expressions of Disbelief and Acceptance in an Engagement Announcement

2min

Conversations on Love and Relationships

23min

Letters, Social Interactions, and Evolving Relationships

12min

Closure and credits for the adaptation of Pride and Prejudice

2min

Dramatic Reading of Pride and Prejudice Characters

5min

Elizabeth has to explain herself to both Mr Bennet and Jane who think she is joking when she tells them her news, which sends shock waves through the local society.

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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, James Ao as Mr Darcy, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, And Tess Parker as Georgiana Darcy.

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

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