ELIZABETH-DARCY: an adaptation of Pride & Prejudice
Produced by Burt & Werneburg
Presented by Theatre Kingston
Starring: Hallie Burt and Kate Werneburg
Directed by: Tom Arthur Davis
Stage Manager/Audience Shepherd: Steve Vargo
Two women take on Jane Austen's famous love story in an historic Kingston mansion. The Main Floor of the gorgeous Frontenac Club Inn plays host to Burt & Werneburg's celebrated adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. This is the Jane Austen you love with a squeeze of lemon. Even Mr. Darcy would get caught up in this sweet and intelligent retelling!
Hallie Burt and Kate Werneburg first presented a site-specific, two-woman adaptation of Pride and Prejudice called Elizabeth-Darcy at historic Campbell House as part of Toronto Fringe 2013. Catching the eye of the public and the critics, this piece received a "NNNN" rating from NOW magazine, garnering mentions from the same publication for Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Direction.
Christopher Hoile, StageDoor **** out of 5 stars:"Both Burt and Werneburg are expert at switching from role to role with just a turn of the head and change of voice. Indeed, much of the fun is watching the two constantly transform themselves - this freedom in acting nicely contradicting the novel's depiction of restraints on the roles people are allowed to play."
Christina Kostoff, Mooney on Theatre: "I'd hesitate to call such young performers virtuosos but that is the word that came to mind when I watched both Burt and Werneburg transition so elegantly from one character to another, in some cases literally at the drop of a hat."
Performing at the Frontenac Club Inn, 225 King St E, Kingston
The performance runs for approximately 75 minutes.
Discount Preview performance January 29, 8pm
Opening Night performance January 30, 8pm
Performances January 30-February 15, 2015
Tuesday-Saturdays 8pm
Discount Saturday/Sundays 2:30pm
For more information go to www.theatrekingston.com
Preview/Matinees - Students $15, Adults $20 both plus HST and handling fee
All other performances - Students $17.50, Adults $25 both plus HST and handling fee
A dinner package with Le Chien Noir is available for $62.85 (includes HST and gratutity) plus handling fee includes a 3-course set menu at Le Chien Noir and the play at the Frontenac Club Inn.
Le Chien Noir will provide a voucher/menu for people to take when they order/pick up their tickets. These can be turned in at the restaurant when they go to eat. Reservations (613) 549-5635 will need to be made before 6pm in order to eat and comfortably get to the play (5 minute walk from the restaurant.)