A fun night out full of madness and mayhem Plied and Prejudice is a side-splitting parody of Jane Austen’s classic novel, brought to you by a hilariously inappropriate cast of actors and musicians.
Telling the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy as you have never seen it before Plied and Prejudice invites you to Pemberley for Mr Darcy’s booziest ball. Equal parts performance and party, this immersive show delivers lots of audience participation complete with dance lessons, inappropriate proposals, free flowing drinks brought to you by the servants, that wet shirt scene and cameos from Keira Knightly (not the real one!).
With five actors scrambling to play twenty characters in this chaotic retelling, all notions of respectable theatre (and Regency etiquette) are thrown out the door! Direct from a sellout run in Australia, this is Pride and Prejudice as the BBC would never abide.
Whether you are an Austen die-hard, or you’d rather be watching Die Hard, you’re sure to love it—most ardently! Bring your eligible bachelors, your unmarried daughters, and the lover you will settle for if your cousin won’t have you, for an unhinged night of love, lust, and libations.
Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, Secret Cinema and Punch Drunk
Opening at The Vaults in London on 20th March, Plied and Prejudice will run until 18th May with tickets starting at £19 and available from pliedandprejudice.com/london. Using a traverse or catwalk style stage, audience members sit opposite each other on the chequered dancefloor of Pemberley’s ballroom watching the story unfold in front of them.
Produced by Australian outfit Woodward Productions (The Woman In Black, Jersey Boys, A Very Naughty Christmas) and exec produced by London’s Glass Half Full Productions (The Lehman Trilogy, Ocean at the End of the Lane, 9 to 5: The Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical), Plied and Prejudice has been written by Matthew Semple, from the originating producer Alex Woodward and directed by Dash Kruck, having sold over 40,000 tickets in Australia. The stunning immersive set is designed by legendary theatre designer Penny Challen who has made sets for ROH, RSC, ENO and National Theatre, amongst many others.
But don’t just take our word for it! Here is what audiences across Australia have been saying about Plied and Prejudice.
“What a sensational and fun show. Full of laughs and great interactive story telling by a group of very talented showmen. 100% would recommend.”
“Entertaining, funny, great set, felt like the audience was part of the programme, lots of interaction, a fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon.”
“Fantastic, we had an absolute ball!!! Definitely recommend.”
Dates: 13th March – 18th May
Performance times:
Wednesday – Thursday: 7pm – 9.30pm
Saturday: 14:30 – 16:30
Sunday: 12:30 – 14:30
Venue: The Vaults Launcelot St, London SE1 7AD
Nearest station: Waterloo
Box Office Link: https://pliedandprejudice.com/london/
Age Guidance: Strictly 18+. No under 18s will be admitted to the show.
Run Time: 2 Hours
Warnings: Drug and Alcohol references, Coarse Language, Sexual Language, Inappropriate Jokes, Loud Music, and the Wettest of Wet T-shirt Contests.
About Woodward Productions
Since their inception in 2016, Woodward Productions has produced over twenty musicals, concerts, and plays with a focus on ‘gateway theatre.’ With a commitment to delivering exceptional theatre experiences and a track record of diverse and captivating productions, Woodward Productions continues to push boundaries and engage audiences worldwide.
The company has a history of developing and touring theatre, including Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie, a brand-new gripping theatrical play where Sherlock and Watson fight to save the world. A Very Naughty Christmas, the adult Christmas comedy show which was presented in 2024 for the eighth consecutive year across Australia and for the first time London, Caroline O’Connor’s latest concert From Broadway With Love, Boys of Sondheim (Brisbane and Sydney), and Weathering Well (24 date tour of regional QLD). The company has also produced the Australian premiere of Yank! A WWII Love Story as a part of Brisbane’s MELT Festival. Woodward Productions is proud to be Producing the Australian tour of Women in Black, which visited 8 cities across Australia in 2024. We also take pride in our role as General Managers and Executive Producers for Prospero Arts, where we recently oversaw the season of Jersey Boys: The Story of Franki Vallie and the Four Seasons at QPAC. Additionally, we are thrilled about our collaboration on the Australian premiere of Peter and the Starcatcher alongside esteemed world-renowned production houses.
About Glass Half Full Productions
Glass Half Full Productions is an international theatrical production company dedicated to producing creatively ambitious, commercially, and artistically successful work that reflects our values. We work in the West End, on Broadway, and in Australia. Recent UK credits include: Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) (Criterion), Dr Semmelweis (Harold Pinter), Bleak Expectations (The Criterion), The Seagull (Harold Pinter), Cyrano de Bergerac (Playhouse, Harold Pinter, Glasgow Theatre Royal), 9 to 5: The Musical (The Savoy), Back to the Future: The Musical (the Adelphi), and The Wider Earth (Natural History Museum). Recent Broadway highlights include: Pictures from Home (Studio 54), POTUS (Shubert Theatre), Betrayal (Harold Pinter and Bernard B. Jacobs, Broadway), and Seawall/A Life (The Hudson Theatre). Australian credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher, Holding Achilles, Shrek: The Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Muriel’s Wedding the Musical, Matilda, and My Fair Lady on tour. Recent Australian investments include: 9 to 5: The Musical, Girl from the North Country, and Madagascar.
