A sumptuous theatrical ode to the mother of romantic comedies
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride & Prejudice is one of the greatest romance stories ever written. In the 251st year after her birth, Jane Austen’s timeless tale leaps to the stage in a vibrant retelling with a luminous all-Queensland cast.
Smart, witty and fearless, Elizabeth Bennet is an independent young woman who dearly loves a laugh and isn’t afraid to poke fun where fun is most definitely warranted. At odds with her husband-hunting sisters and dithery mother, Lizzy longs for the power to determine her own marital fate. Especially when the best of the worst suitors is the pompous Mr Collins.
Yet amid the glittering swirl of regency balls, gossip and hypocrisy that is 19th Century England, Elizabeth encounters the arrogant, aloof, but infuriatingly eligible Mr Darcy. As frustrating as he is fascinating, could this man be a worthy paramour?
Elizabeth and Darcy are more alike than they care to admit. Mindful? Yes. Demure? Debatable. A perfect match? Most ardently!
Penned by Patrick White Award winners Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston, Austen’s rapier wit and iconic characters burst to life in this exquisite theatrical adaptation of the novel that defined the very genre of romantic comedy.
Accessibility
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Company Ticketing Team on
1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.
Auslan Interpreted
Fri 17 July 2026, 7:30 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Audio Described
Sat 18 July 2026, 2:00 PM
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
Tactile Tour
Sat 18 July 2026, 2:00 PM
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production. Tours start 90 minutes before the designated start time of the performance. Tactile Tour and Audio Description services are provided by Vantage Point Audio Description.