"Pride and Prejudice (*sort of*)" The Rep, 5-8 February 2025 ★★★★★ Review by Susan Vickers
4th February 2025
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Prepare to be utterly dazzled by this electrifying reinvention of Austen's beloved masterpiece! Fresh from conquering the West End and snatching an Olivier Award, this theatrical tour de force is set to ignite The Rep with its revolutionary spirit and reverent homage to the classic.

 

 A Spectacular Feast for the Senses

 

Jaw-Dropping Performances

 

Emma Rose Creaner and Rhianna McGreevy are nothing short of phenomenal, delivering a masterclass in versatility that will leave you breathless. Watch in awe as they morph between characters with lightning speed and pinpoint precision, their comic timing so sharp it could cut glass. These performances alone are worth their weight in gold – you'll be telling your grandchildren about this night!

 

Production Wizardry

 

Prepare to have your mind blown by the innovative staging that transforms before your very eyes. The lighting design is pure sorcery, conjuring intimate whispers one moment and dazzling ballroom spectacles the next. Brace yourself for cinematic-level technical prowess, with atmospheric effects and a sound design so immersive you'll forget you're in a theatre.

 A Musical Revolution

 

Gone are the stuffy drawing rooms of yore – this "Pride and Prejudice" pulsates with energy! Cleverly woven musical numbers catapult this classic into a whole new dimension. But hold onto your bonnets, because audience participation cranks the atmosphere up to eleven. You won't just watch this show; you'll live it!

 

 Bridging Centuries with Brilliance

 

Purists, fear not! While the contemporary language might initially raise an eyebrow, it's a stroke of genius that forges an unbreakable connection between Regency England and our modern world. This bold choice doesn't diminish Austen's work – it amplifies its timeless themes, making them resonate more powerfully than ever before.

 

 Essential Information

 

- Running Time: 2 hours 17 minutes (including interval)

- Age Guidance: 12+

- Tickets from £19.50

- Content Advisory: Strong language, flashing lights, haze, smoke, loud bangs

- Written by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen

 

 The Verdict

 

Drop everything and book your tickets now! This isn't just theatre; it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you buzzing for weeks. "Pride and Prejudice (*sort of*)" proves that reimagining classics can create pure theatrical magic. Miss this at your peril – it's the kind of show people will be talking about for years to come!



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