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Rehearsals have already begun for the October production of Pride and Prejudice, to be performed at the Civic Hall in Holmfirth in October.

Turn Again Theatre delight in choosing plays which other theatre groups consider challenging and difficult to stage - and whether it be a serious drama or a hilarious comedy, they always deliver top notch performances! Their 2009 productions of Misery and Animal Farm were both highly acclaimed successes; followed of course in May this year by Bouncers and Shakers, a sell-out production.

Lisa Kendall, who plays Elizabeth Bennet in the forthcoming production, says: “The Classics are so popular and yet they are seldom performed by amateur societies. Pride and Prejudice is a favourite amongst our members, so it seemed a natural choice.”

Linda Williams, the group director says: “We will be bringing out the true comedy of the play which Jane Austen so beautifully captured. We can’t promise Mr Darcy diving into a lake but we can promise an extremely clever and funny adaptation, which remains very true to both the original text and storyline.”

Already members of the cast have turned heads; last week they visited the Tolson Museum in Huddersfield to take marketing shots. Kitted out in fabulous costumes, courtesy of Be Authentic in Milnsbridge, they looked liked they’d walked straight of the pages of Austen’s famous novel.

Pride and Prejudice takes place at the Holmfirth Civic from Wed 6th – Sat 9th October at 7.30pm. To book tickets ring the Holmfirth Tourist Information on 01484 222444 or email turnagaintheatre@yahoo.co.uk.

Tickets £6/£4 if paid for in advance or £7/£5 if bought on the door at the performance

From L-R: Lydia Bennet (Georgia Brockway); Georgiana Darcy (Laura |Brockway); Jane Bennet (Mel Brockway); Elizabeth Bennet (Lisa Kendall) and Mary Bennet (Tamsin Kendall)

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