Episodes

  • Pride and Prejudice | 1. A Truth Universally Acknowledged
    May 10 2020

    A young man of large fortune moves into the neighborhood and causes a stir amongst the families with marriageable daughters.

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    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley and Ryan O'Connor as Mr Darcy.

    This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made on the lands of the Wathaurong and Wurundjeri people.

    The inspiration for this production came from the enthusiastic cast of the Ballarat National Theatre’s 2018 sell-out production of Pride and Prejudice and contains many of the original cast. They hope the story brings you as much joy as it has brought them.

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    22 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 2. Meet the Lucases
    May 18 2020

    Jane reveals to her sister exactly how she feels about Mr Bingley after they meet him for the first time and the Lucas family come to visit the Bennet family to debrief about the most recent ball. Chapter 4-5.

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    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas and Pippa Asome as the youngest Lucas sibling.

    This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recording were made on the lands of the Wathaurong and Boon Wurrung people.

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    15 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 3. On Horseback
    May 25 2020

    Elizabeth narrowly escapes from a dance with Mr Darcy, whom she has sworn never to dance with, and Jane gets ill after being sent to Netherfield in the rain. Chapter 6-7.

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    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Elizabeth Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet and introducing Nick Barker-Pendree as Sir William Lucas, Marli van der Bijl as Caroline Bingley, Lana Spencer as Louisa Hurst and Emma Wood as Mrs Hill.

    The production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made on the lands of the Wadawurrung, Bidjigal, WoiWurrung, Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri people.

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    30 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 4. Dirty Stockings
    Jun 1 2020

    Elizabeth is stuck at Netherfield with company of mixed pleasure and boredom while she tends to her sister, Jane. She briefly entertains liking the Bingley sisters, but then they open their mouths and confirm how terrible an idea that is. Chapter 8-9.

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    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Marli van der Bijl as Caroline Bingley, Lana Spencer as Louisa Hurst, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet and Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet.

    This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made on the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people.

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    26 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 5. A Turn About the Room
    Jun 8 2020

    Darcy realises that he is in love with Elizabeth, while she finds herself surprised by him. Miss Bingley also marks Elizabeth as her enemy. Chapter 10-11.

    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Marli van der Bijl as Caroline Bingley and Lana Spencer as Louisa Hurst.

    This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and has been adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes. The production team would like to thank Jacqueline Cleverly for her help with dialect advice.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made on the lands of the Wadawurrung and Boonwurrung people.

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    26 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 6. Meet Mr Collins
    Jun 15 2020

    Mr Collins arrives at Longbourn causing quite a stir within the Bennet family. Chapter 12-14.

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    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet and introducing Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins.

    This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes. The production team would like to thank Jacqueline Cleverly for her help with dialect advice.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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    24 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 7. Meet Wickham
    Jun 22 2020

    The arrival of the regiment has the Bennet sisters blushing. Mr Wickham opens up about his past to Elizabeth. Chapter 15-16.

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    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins, Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet and introducing James Wait as Mr Denny and Elliott Gale as Mr Wickham.

    This production was directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and has been adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Skewes.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri people.

    Support our community theatre company and help us create future stories by becoming a member or follow Ballarat National Theatre on Instagram and Facebook.

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    38 mins
  • Pride and Prejudice | 8. Netherfield Ball
    Jun 30 2020

    Mr Bingley and his sisters visit Longbourn to extend a personal invitation to a ball at Netherfield Park. Elizabeth looks forward to the prospect of dancing with the dashing Mr Wickham but other suitors vie for her attention. Chapter 17-18.

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    Directed by Liana Emmerson, narrated by Olivia French and adapted for audio by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French and Liana Emmerson.

    This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liana Emmerson as Jane Bennet, Lana Spencer as Louisa Hurst, Marli van der Bijl as Caroline Bingley, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, James Wait as Mr Denny, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Ebony McClain as Charlotte Lucas, Nicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir William Lucas, Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley and Daisy Kennington as Lydia Bennet.

    This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Boonwurrung and Bidjigal people.

    Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.



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    45 mins