Open-air Pride and Prejudice show to be held in Penrith next month

Chapterhouse’s production of Pride and Prejudice will be put on at the grounds of Greystoke Castle in Penrith.

Chapterhouse said the performance will feature ‘stunning period costume, timeless wit, and a romantic original score’, and is a ‘faithful telling of Austen’s greatest work’.

Chapterhouse's production of Pride and Prejudice (Image: Chapterhouse)

The classic story by Jane Austen follows the story of Mrs Bennet, the unfortunate mother of several unmarried daughters of marriageable age, who knows better than anyone that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.

She is delighted to hear of the arrival of a new gentleman lodger, one Mr Bingley, to the local manor house.

Greystoke Castle, Penrith (Image: Archive)

When eldest Bennet sister Jane catches Bingley’s eye, the course seems set, but sparks fly between her younger sister Elizabeth and Bingley’s enigmatic friend Mr Darcy, and their animosity threatens to upheave the lives of everyone around them.

One of the world’s most beloved love stories and Austen’s most enduring work, Pride and Prejudice is a timeless classic about the power of first impressions and the unlikely joys and sorrows of love.

Chapterhouse's production of Pride and Prejudice (Image: Chapterhouse)

Next year will be the 25th anniversary of the Chapterhouse Theatre Company, which specialises in Shakespeare, classic literature adaptations, and family shows, and has produced critically acclaimed UK and international tours.

The company has performed at the UK and Ireland’s many historic venues, working with the National Trust and English Heritage as well as many cathedrals and stately homes to bring classic stories to life in the perfect setting.

Chapterhouse's production of Pride and Prejudice (Image: Chapterhouse)

The performance takes place at 7pm on July 6 this year.

For tickets, which cost £13.20, click here.