Pride and Prejudice

Back for 2025, the hugely talented outdoor theatre group Illyria will perform Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice in the grounds of  the beautiful Lingholm Estate.

With her tongue firmly in her cheek, Jane Austen tells us “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Mrs Bennet certainly thinks so. So when Mr Bingley – single, young, handsome, and with £5000 a year – moves into nearby Netherfield Park, she devotes all her energy to contriving for Jane, the eldest of her five daughters, to meet him during rural Hertfordshire’s whirlwind of social balls. But even Mrs Bennet draws the line at Mr Bingley’s disdainful friend Mr Darcy despite his whopping £10,000 a year. Thank heavens Lizzy, her second daughter, finds him detestable too! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together?

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!

Tickets: £20 adult

Running time (approx): 2hr 20min (inc 20 minute interval)
Suitable for all ages.

Bring seating and a picnic, and wear suitable clothing for the Cumbrian weather!
Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible.