Pride & Prejudice: A Play on Jane Austen’s words by Joanna Norland, performed by Shake-Scene Theatre Company

We are delighted to host a lively online performance of Pride and Prejudice: A Play on Jane Austen’s Words, a 50-minute adaptation by Joanna Norland and performed by Shake-Scene Theatre Co.

With text derived almost entirely from the sparkling original, Norland has sculpted Austen’s episodic plot into a taut dramatic arc enlivened by modern stage conventions, such as overlapping scenes.

As a female-led company, Shake-Scene embraces diverse, inclusive casting, which we meld with our traditional rehearsal methods to create a dynamic fusion of best practices, old and new.

Joanna Norland: Shake-Scene Theatre’s associate playwright, Joanna Norland, is the author of Lizzy, Darcy and Jane, Mothers Have Nine Lives and Cycle, which have been produced off Broadway, NY, in London, and throughout the US, the UK, Australia and Africa.

Joanna is an East Sussex-based writing coach, working independently and for Starcroft Farm Cabins writing retreats. She has a JD from Yale Law School, an M.Phil in history and philosophy of science from King’s College Cambridge, and a BA in English and History from Brown University.

Shake-Scene Theatre Company: Founded in 2017 by Linda Mathis, Valentina Vinci and Lizzie Conrad Hughes, Shake-Scene has built a reputation for vibrant productions that combine traditional rehearsal practices with bold interpretations and inclusive, gender- and race-blind casting. Shake-Scene have performed Shakespeare’s entire First Folio on stage and online, including mini residencies at Shakespeare North Playhouse and appearances at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot, Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells and Cockpit Theatre, London. They hold monthly online performances, featuring an international cast, bringing Shakespeare’s wit and depth to audiences throughout the world.

Shake-Scene remains passionately committed to performing the works of Shakespeare but excitingly our Winter 2025/6 season sees us add another string to our bow with the launch of Shake-Scene Classics. After focusing on the Bard for nearly a decade, Shake-Scene Classics will produce other works of the British literary canon, beginning with Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, adapted by our associate playwright, Joanna Norland.

Details:
Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Time: 8pm – 9pm GMT
Location: This event will take place online. Join us from the comfort of your own home!
Tickets: £7
This event is also available as part our Virtual Festival Pass – if you want to attend all the events on this day, this is the best option!

 This event take place on Zoom. Please provide a valid email address, as you will be emailed a link to join in the run up to each event. 

 If you are joining as a group or household, please buy one ticket for each person attending.  All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Museum. 

This event will be recorded so you can watch again later. All ticket-holders will be emailed a link to the recording after the event. The recording will be accessible for 48 hours.

 Timings are given in UK time (GMT) – please do check what the event time is in your territory, to ensure you log in at the right time.

💐 This event is part of our Pride and Prejudice Festival, 24-28 January 2026