Octagon Theatre, Bolton – until Saturday 28th June 2025
Reviewed by Rebecca Hampson
4****
Based on the novel of the same name, Pride & Prejudice has been spectacularly adapted for the stage by Kate Hamill. Under Direction of Lotte Wakeham this comedic take on the Austen classic simply sparkled.
When entering the theatre, I was particularly pleased to see an in-the-round staging for this performance and was instantly immersed by the stunning modern string quartet music. As a HUGE regency fan and avid watcher or Bridgerton I knew immediately that I was going to love this show.
Whilst every actor onstage shone in their roles, the stand out performance for me came from Jessica Ellis as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. The Characterisation and Gait were impeccable. Multi-rolling was frequent in this performance and each actor ensured that each character was unique.
Special commendation must also go to set and costume designer Louie Whitmore who indulged us with the most stunning empire waist gowns.
If Regency, Austen and comedy are your thing this is a play you cannot miss