Australian Musical Theatre Festival: Pride & Prejudice – An Adaptation in Words and Music
24 May @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm AEST

Boasting more than 40 events over five days, the Australian Musical Theatre Festival returns to Launceston. Carmel Dean’s Well Behaved Women, which shines a light on some of history’s trailblazing women, launches the festival, while the Opening Night Gala features a cast led by Jarrod Draper. The centrepiece is a production of The Frogs by Stephen Sondheim, Burt Shevelove and Nathan Lane. In another highlight, Delia Hannah reflects on her life in Seeing Is Believing, in which she is joined by the festival’s Artistic Director Tyran Parke. Following a sold-out performance last year, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra returns for the concert Broadway Showstoppers with singers Draper, Hannah, Lisa Crosato, Nadine Garner, Rob Mallett and Lorinda May Merrypor.
Limelight Editor’s Choice
From the unforgettable mind behind Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy emerges a fresh theatrical gem: Nadine Garner brings to life Jane Austen’s cherished classic in a beautifully intimate performance.
With violin and piano accompaniment, this stirring version weaves Austen’s own text with the evocative score by Carl Davis – famously used in the BBC TV adaptation.
Hosted in the historic and atmospheric Clarendon Estate, this performance captures the romance and wit of the novel in an extraordinary setting. With one extraordinary performer, masterful music, and a venue steeped in elegance, this show promises a singular theatrical experience: a touching homage to love, manners and society.
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