by Zahid Fayyaz
A success in Australia, this rowdy and ‘immersive’ adaptation of Pride and Prejudice has now made its approach to London, enjoying within the atmospheric tunnels below Waterloo station. Performed by 5 actors doing all of the components, this can be a enjoyable romp via Jane Austen’s iconic ebook. There is heavy encouragement from the performers to purchase drinks all through the present to maintain the temper up nevertheless it’s nonetheless loads of enjoyable.
Cut right down to 75 minutes or so, the tempo of the present is frantic and extremely entertaining, with lots of jokes and bodily comedy. The actors comically exaggerate the creepiness of a few of the characters, and make enjoyable of the misogyny and anti-poor sentiments which might be a part of the unique textual content. The solid additionally interacts with the viewers fairly a bit, doing issues like sitting subsequent to them, asking for dance kinds and in a single case, casting a member of the viewers as Mr Darcy’s sister. Its all a great giggle although, and provides to the extremely entertaining environment.
This is definitely a present to catch if you wish to have a great time, with loads of good vitality and humour to entertain. Whilst it’s greatest to not count on a devoted replica of the textual content, it’s nonetheless lots of enjoyable and the viewers are left very blissful by the top of the present. As an expertise, this comes extremely beneficial.
Plied and Prejudice runs via 18 May.
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