Join acclaimed British dramatist, screenwriter, producer and director Simon Reade for a fascinating deep-dive into his stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice (2009) which has been produced at Theatre Royal Bath, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Guthrie Minneapolis, Sheffield Crucible, and gone on national tour.

Simon will share his writing process and how he tackled the adaptation, as well as discussing his relationship with Jane Austen’s novels and how they can work in performance.

Simon Reade is a dramatist, director and producer, best known for his adaptations of literature for the stage and screen. He has a distinguished career in British theatre, including roles as Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic and Literary Manager of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and London’s Gate Theatre. His adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is published by Bloomsbury.

Details:
Date: Saturday 2 May 2026
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us.
Tickets: Talk only: £15 / Talk + House entry: £25

**This event is also available as part our Full Day Pass for Saturday 2 May (with morning tour) and our Full Day Pass for Sat 2 May (with twilight tour) – if you wish to enjoy all the events on this day, one of these is the best option!

If you wish to visit the House before or after the talk you may use your Annual Pass (if you have one), or select a ‘Talk + House entry’ ticket, to enjoy a reduced price. Please note this ticket type entitles you to House entry on this day only. Alternatively, you can purchase a Full Day Pass for Saturday 2 May which includes all events and House Entry for the day.

🌺 This event is part of our festival Spring Fling! running from 1 – 4 May 2026