NEWS - PRIDE & PREJUDICE (sort of) RETURNS TO THE LOWRY
- Sarah Monaghan
- Mar 5
- 2 min read
Fresh from its smash-hit run in the West End, where it scooped the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and an Evening Standard Theatre Award, Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is making its much-anticipated return to The Lowry next month—back by popular demand!
A Classic Love Story—Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Set in the 1800s but bursting with modern wit and charm, this bold, hilarious, and brilliantly unconventional adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel is set to take Salford by storm. Expect fierce matchmaking, scandalous romance, and a whole lot of fun as the all-female cast reimagines Elizabeth Bennet’s journey to love—with a twist.
From Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd March 2025, audiences can enjoy this riotous retelling featuring men, money, and microphones—all hotly contested in a show where the stakes for love have never been higher.
A Pop-Powered Regency Romp
Not only does Pride and Prejudice (sort of) deliver Austen’s iconic tale with a fresh perspective, but it also packs in an irresistible playlist of pop classics. Expect to hear hits like Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, and You’re So Vain—all woven seamlessly into the fast-paced and laugh-out-loud script.
A Stellar Cast and Creative Team
The new production boasts an incredible ensemble of talent, including:
Emma Rose Creaner (Peter Pan, Gate Theatre Dublin) as Tillie, Charlotte Lucas, Charles Bingley, and Miss Bingley
Eleanor Kane (Fun Home, Young Vic) as Anne, Mary Bennet, Lydia Bennet, and Mr Gardiner
Rhianna McGreevy (The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare’s Globe) as Flo, Mrs Bennet, and Fitzwilliam Darcy
Naomi Preston Low (Further Than the Furthest Thing, Minack Theatre) as Effie and Elizabeth Bennet
Christine Steel (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scottish National Orchestra) as Clara, Jane Bennet, and Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Also joining the company: Isobel Donkin, Susie Barrett, and Georgia Firth.
Directed by the award-winning Isobel McArthur, with comedy staging by Jos Houben, and design by Ana Inés Jabares-Pita, this production is a triumph of inventive storytelling and theatrical brilliance. With musical supervision by Michael John McCarthy, choreography by Emily Jane Boyle, and an expert creative team behind the scenes, the show promises an unforgettable experience.
Don’t Miss It!
Whether you’re an Austen aficionado or simply looking for a wildly entertaining night out, Pride and Prejudice (sort of) is not to be missed. Get ready for a night of laughter, romance, and dazzling performances at The Lowry this March!
Tickets are selling fast—book now to avoid disappointment!
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