REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice; Grosvenor Open Air Theatre
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, and I had the privilege of watching her iconic love story come to life beneath the open sky at the 7:30pm performance at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre - a cherished summer haunt of mine. As the sun began its slow descent, the balmy Friday evening set the scene for a captivating performance - the perfect tonic to welcome the weekend. I attended the Press night performance with a dear friend, nestled into the picnic terraces - a charming excuse to unveil the wicker picnic basket. With strawberries and delicate treats to soothe our soft-bellied hunger, we settled in, hearts open and ready to be fed by the evening’s offering of social satire and romantic whimsy. It follows the intricate dance of pride, perception, and unexpected affection as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s connection begins to bloom. The Pride and Prejudice production at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre by Storyhouse Live was a delight of wit, whimsy, and mus...
