
Janet Munsil
playwright, director, teacher, instigator

Pride & Prejudice
by Jane Austen, adapted by Janet Munsil
“Remarkable . . . a fine and faithful adaptation of Austen’s novel captures the tone and compresses the complexity of the story.” - Burnaby Now
Janet Munsil's sparkling stage adaptation of Jane Austen's classic tale of love, family, and the politics of marriage premiered in 2012 in a co-production between two of Canada's most prestigious companies, Theatre Calgary and Canada's National Arts Centre (Ottawa). Audiences fell head over heels in love with this fresh new version of the iconic romance, which sold out its runs in both cities and attracted ardent admiration from theatre critics.
New, revised edition for 2016. More than 200 years after the novel first appeared in print, Janet Munsil's witty, romantic, and ingenious adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved tale of the independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet and enigmatic Mr Darcy is remarkable for capturing the tone and compressing the complexity of the story into a fast-paced, funny, and fiercely romantic two hours on stage. Sold-out and held-over in numerous large professional theatres, including Canada's National Arts Centre, Theatre Calgary, and The Arts Club Stanley Theatre, this adaptation is highly popular with schools and community theatres for its clarity, comedy, and large number of great acting roles - especially for women.
Winner - Best Play of 2012 - Calgary Critics Awards
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Cast: 11 Women / 6 Men (includes doubling)
Written to be performed without major scene changes on an open stage
Running Time: 2 hrs 30 mins (including intermission)
Appropriate for all audiences.
Amateur and professional performance rights available


