Austen's Most Beloved Work

The Playhouse at Queensland Performing Arts Centre is let at last as they revive their fan favourite production for 2026! Perhaps Austen's most enduring work, Pride and Prejudice is a winning romance that also searingly satirises the Regency Period's genteel manners and moneyed classes along the way. Penned by Patrick White Award winners Wendy Mocke and Lewis Treston and directed by Bridget Boyle and Daniel Evans, enjoy the story of Lizzy and Darcy anew in this delectable staging of the enduring romantic comedy.

What Is The Story?

Quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet is the second eldest of five sisters, all hoping to make a match in the heady world of Regency England, where a woman's worth is measured by the husband she finds. When her older sister Jane attracts the attentions of a very eligible wealthy young man, Lizze is thrown into a new social circle, alongside the haughty Mr Darcy. As their acquaintance grows, these two rivals find themselves questioning first impressions, family, and expectations. Along the way, enjoy Austen's biting view of the fussy society that surrounds them.

Originally published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has been adapted numerous times for the screen, including a 2005 movie starring Keira Knightley and the universally loved BBC series.