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Illyria Presents Pride and Prejudice

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with an outdoor performance of one her best loved tales, brought to Lacock by Illyria Theatre.

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Lizzy finds disdainful Mr Darcy detestable! Or does she…? Can she see beyond his pride – and could he overcome her prejudice – to consider a possible future together? Award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in sparkling style.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Child 5-16, under 5s free£12.00
Concession NUS student£12.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Family - 1 Adult and up to 3 Children£44.00
Family - 2 adults and 2 children£56.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome

Meeting point

Enter the Abbey grounds through visitor reception on Lacock High Street. The performance area is a 5-10 minute walk from the gate.

What to bring and wear

Please bring low-backed seating or rugs, warm clothes and a picnic. There is no shelter if wet. Sorry, no BBQs, gazebos or large garden parasols.

Accessibility

Performance area accessible - level paths, lightly gravelled. Sorry, no induction loop or BSL interpretation. Phone for more details about blue badge parking.

Other

The gates open at 5.20pm, last entry is 6.15pm. It takes about 5 mins to walk down the drive so please leave plenty of time to get settled before the show. Finishing time is approximate. Performance continues in all but the very worst of weathers. Sorry, no discount for OAP, groups or National Trust members.

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