I am absolutely thrilled to tell you that I will be appearing in the Grand Theatre’s 2010 production of Pride and Prejudice in London, Ontario.
I auditioned for the part of Charlotte with the Artistic Director Susan Ferley last week. I’d re-read the novel which I studied when I was sixteen and remembered how cross Charlotte made me when I was a hormone-riddled teenager. She’s Elizabeth’s best friend and extremely pragmatic – she marries the pompous vicar Mr. Collins to save herself from impoverished old-maidhood. She marries for security and not for love.
I had a ball in the audition and when my agent called me a couple of days ago to say that I’d got the part I was over the moon. I can’t wait to be back in the rehearsal room in February.
Previews begin on March 10th, the opening night is March 19th and the show runs until April 4th. I hope you’ll be able to come and see it.
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Marilla who?
I am a British-born actress and stand-up comic who does lots of voice work (for commercials, cartoons and corporate clients) and sometimes, when I'm very lucky, tv and film. When I was in England I did mostly theatre. Now I'm in Canada I spend the majority of the time writing and performing stand-up. When I'm not making episodes of Talking Bollocks, that is. And that's me for you.
I am still reading “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” – now you must pick this book up!! Of course Charlotte is in it and you will love her story arc.
have fun!
-adri
It’s funny you should mention that – we talked about it in the audition! I haven’t read it yet, but may ask for it as a highly appropriate Christmas present. x
Hi,
I run a Pride and Prejudice themed blog (www.thebennetsisters.wordpress.com) and I would love to do a QandA style interview with you for it regarding this experience.
If you’re interested, please email me on: JenniferSDuke@gmail.com
Thanks,
Jennie
I love the image you used! Is it an art print I can purchase from anyone? Or what is the source…? I am in love!
KatOfDiamonds´s last blog post ..KatOfDiamonds- Photo- omg I want this print! http-tumblrcom-xnjr7zvb2
It was actually commissioned by the Grand Theatre, London, Ontario. If you contact them you might be able to find out if you get hold of a copy. They may still have some posters knocking around!
Hello, I was just wondering where you got this picture of Pride and Prejudice?
It’s the image created by the Grand Theatre for the production.