Gateway Theatre presents Kate Hamill’s Pride & Prejudice April 17 to 26

Gateway Theatre Presents Kate Hamill’s
Pride & Prejudice

A playful and boisterous take on Jane Austen’s classic novel

Date
April 17 to April 26, 2025
Venue
Gateway Theatre, Mainstage, 6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond BC
Time
Thurs. April 17 – 7:30PM (Pay-What-You-Will Preview)
Fri. April 18 – 7:30PM (Opening Night)
Sat. April 19 – 1PM (Open Experience)
Sat. April 19 – 7:30PM
Sun. April 20 – 1PM
Wed. April 23 – 1PM
Thurs. April 24 – 7:30PM (2 for 1 Tickets)
Fri. April 25 – 7:30PM
Sat. April 26 – 1PM (VocalEye Live Audio Description option available)
Sat. April 26 – 7:30PM
Ticket price
From $35 to $55
Box Office
604-270-1812
Info & Tickets
https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/pride-prejudice/

Gateway Theatreproudly presents Pride & Prejudice, a fresh, fast-paced adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel by acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill. Running from April 17 to April 26, this production marks the show of Gateway Theatre’s 40th Anniversary Season.

“Gateway Theatre’s incredible 40th season has been filled with musical theatre classics, lunar new year celebrations, original puppetry and now an inventive take on a literary classic,” said Barbara Tomasic, Gateway Theatre Executive Artistic Director. “While celebrating four decades of outstanding theatre in Richmond and the Lower Mainland it only seems fitting to close out our season with a classic work told from a fresh perspective. This production celebrates everything Gateway Theatre stands for—bold storytelling, reimagined classics, and a commitment to theatrical excellence.”

Follow the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet, whose determination not to bow to the societal pressure of marriage is challenged by the charmingly handsome, mildly amusing and remarkably ubiquitous Mr. Darcy. With fast-paced staging and seamless character switches, this production promises a hilarious and heartwarming frolic for long-time Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on the wit, whimsy and romance – a highly entertaining tale for audiences twelve years of age and older.

Known for her inventive and feminist take on literary classics, Hamill brings new life to Pride & Prejudice with a delightful reimagining that embraces the wit and social critique of Austen while making the story accessible to a modern audience with its screwball comedy and galloping pace.

For full information on Pride & Prejudice visit the website.

CAST
Merewyn Comeau (Jane/Miss de Bourgh), Kate Besworth (Lizzy), Melissa Oei (Lydia/Lady Catherine), Chris Walters (Mr. Darcy), Dylan Floyde (Miss Bingley/Wickham/Collins), Rem Murray (Mr. Bingley/Mary), Greg Armstrong-Morris (Mr. Bennet/Charlotte), Anita Wittenberg (Mrs. Bennet/Servants)

CREATIVE TEAM
Scott Bellis (Director), Lisa Goebel (Choreographer & Intimacy Director), Sophie Tang (Set & Lighting Designer), Alaia Hamer (Costume Designer), Sabrina Stace (Associate Costume Designer), Lukas Vanderlip (Sound Designer), Victoria Snashall (Stage Manager), Mandy Huang (Assistant Stage Manager)

About Gateway Theatre
Gateway Theatre is A Stage for Richmond, providing a platform for the whole community to contribute to, and benefit from, the performing arts. It’s a place where we can all learn from each other, see ourselves represented, and take pride in the rich cultural landscape that Richmond has to offer.

Gateway provides entry points for audiences and performers in three key areas: Artistic Offerings, Education, and Community Rentals. Through its Artistic Offerings, Gateway produces a breadth of stories that tackle the ideas, values, and issues which reflect the diverse people of this city. Gateway Theatre brings people together through shared artistic experiences that encourage dialogue and exchange. Its Education programming connects youth to the performing arts, including offering classes in acting, singing, and dancing. Where it is most transformative is beyond the stage, building confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of belonging in young people. Gateway’s Community Rentals program allows Richmond to celebrate its achievements, with thousands of people coming through our theatre doors each year to participate in events put on by the public.

We are excited to bring Richmond together through the performing arts.

Media release and image provided by Cynnamon Schreinert, Hartley PR