Ottawa, Ontario – In keeping with tradition, the NAC English Theatre is proud to present an enchanting theatre experience leading up to the holidays. Hot off a sold-out run at Theatre Calgary, a cast of 17 delivers the elegance of Pride and Prejudice to the NAC!

The romantic world of Regency England is brought to vivid life in this sparkling new adaptation by Janet Munsil of Jane Austen’s classical masterpiece about love, family, and the politics of marriage.

When the independent minded Elizabeth Bennet meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy, her opinions on marriage are profoundly tested. Can he overcome his pride and she her prejudice to make an ideal match in a society where social standing outweighs personal feeling? You’ll delight in watching the sparks fly.  

“This is a world premiere adaptation and it has been a delight to develop this work with playwright Janet Munsil over the past year,” says Director Dennis Garnhum. “Through this collaboration with the National Arts Centre and Theatre Calgary, we have assembled an extraordinary company of artists from across Canada to add their voices to the celebration of all that we love about this very romantic – and dare I say necessary – story.”

Take a look behind the scenes with the actors portraying the romantic pair, Tyrell Crews (Mr. Darcy) and Shannon Taylor (Elizabeth Bennet).

Tickets are going fast - you don’t want to miss out on the theatre event of the holiday season!

"FUNNY, FIERCE and ROMANTIC...UNDENIABLY ENGAGING" - Calgary Herald

"WORTH OVATIONS...a Sell Out Hit." - Calgary Sun

The NAC English Theatre Company:
Pierre Brault, Ellen Close, Tyrell Crews, Anna Cummer, Léda Davies, Julia Guy,
Laura Huckle, Gemma James-Smith, Philippa Leslie, Brendan McMurtry-Howlett,
Allan Morgan, Alix Sideris, Karl H. Sine, Michael Spencer-Davis, Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan, Shannon Taylor and Terry Tweed.

The creative team includes: Director Dennis Garnhum; Set and Costume Designer Patrick Clark; Lighting Designer Jock Munro; Production Dramaturg Shari Wattling; Assistant Director Aaron Coates; Choreographer Anita Miotti; Voice Coach Jane MacFarlane; Stage Manager Ailsa Birnie; and Assistant Stage Manager Erin Finn.

Pride and Prejudice
November 21 – December 8

Previews:                  
Wednesday, November 21 and Thursday, November 22
Opening:                   
Friday, November 23

Salon Saturday:       
Saturday, November 24 at 12:45 p.m. in the NAC Salon.
NAC English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley invites English Theatre patrons to join her and Pride and Prejudice Director Dennis Garnhum, as they discuss the creation of the play. Free to the public.

Talkbacks:                 

Wednesdays, November 28 and December 5, and Thursdays, November 29 and December 6.
Stay in your seats for a post-show question-and-answer session with artists from Pride and Prejudice.

Performance Schedule:       
Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
(no performances on Sundays or Mondays.)

Tickets start at $30
Groups of 10 or more contact grp@nac-cna.ca or visit www.nac-cna.ca

Tickets are available for purchase:

• Online on the NAC’s website: www.nac-cna.ca
• In person at the NAC Box Office
• At all Ticketmaster outlets*
• By telephone 1-888-991-2787*
  *A service charge applies on all purchases made through Ticketmaster.

Find out more about NAC English Theatre on Facebook and YouTube. To discover some fascinating facts about Pride and Prejudice visit nac-cna.ca/englishtheatre and learn more through the English Theatre online study guide.

Trinity Development Group is proud to sponsor this production.

Pride and Prejudice is part of the NAC’s Share the Spirit program – Giving the gift of live performance to deserving children and their families. Visit nac-cna.ca/share.
 

Embassy Hotel & Suites is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner for the National Arts Centre English Theatre.

 

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For information, please call:
Sean Fitzpatrick, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre English Theatre
613-947-7000 ext. 389; e-mail: sean.fitzpatrick@nac-cna.ca
or visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca