Suitable for all ages. Venue: Baggy Point (National Trust)
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!

Illyria supports the Equity union's Charter for Outdoor Theatre

For further information about accessibility, dogs, and food/drink, please contact the venues directly.

Bring low-backed seating, blankets, and picnics if desired
Refreshments should be available at all venues apart from Hartland Abbey - picnics are welcome. To pre-order a picnic for shows at Tapeley Park, please see info on Rob's Soul Foods on Facebook.
Free entry to gardens 2 hours before 6:30/7pm performances (1 hour before earlier performances)
Most shows are approx 2 hours including an interval
Dogs on leads welcome at most venues. Assistance dogs only at Castle Drogo.
There will be a cash raffle at each event.
Tickets will be available on the gate.