The Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon the Arrival of Single Men (of large fortune)

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Illustration in black, white and pink of two women in Regency era dress sitting on a bench, one is whispering to the other, against a warped checkerboard background.

By David Merriman

Performed by MA Music Theatre

The legendary novels of Jane Austen have not only received innumerable stage and screen adaptations: her work has given rise to an entire cultural industry, fueled by the enduring popularity of her stories of love, family, fortune and society in the Regency Era. The Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon the Arrival of Single Men (of large fortune) takes the text of her novel Pride and Prejudice as the starting point for a kaleidoscopic, musical retelling of the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy - one which takes an expansive look at all things Austenesque…

This production contains flashing lights.

Showtimes

  • Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 September, 2.00pm and 7.00pm*

*Note: The performance on Tuesday 27 September at 2.00pm will be an open dress rehearsal. The performances on Wednesday 28 September will be filmed.

Approximate running time: 2 hours 15 minutes including an interval.

Location

Embassy Theatre, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Booking and Venue Information

Booking for live performances at the Embassy Theatre is open via Eventbrite.

  • Tickets

    Tickets: £10 general admission / £5 concessions.

    Complimentary tickets: industry and associated professionals. 

    NB: Tickets are non-refundable.

    Please check in with the box office 15 minutes prior to the start of the show.

    Have your tickets ready to show on your device.

    We aim to open the house 20 minutes before the start of the show. Seating is unallocated. Late comers may not be admitted.

    Proof of eligibility is required for all concessionary rate tickets.

  • Accessibility

    The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is fully wheelchair accessible, please speak with our box office team on 02077228183 or boxoffice@cssd.ac.uk if you have any further enquiries.

  • COVID-19 Information for attending productions

    We recommend that everyone takes sensible precautions to keep our community safe. Please refer to Central’s COVID-19 Information webpage for more details.

    Please note that these measures are subject to change without notice and we advise attendees to check the COVID-19 Information webpage and the Eventbrite booking page for updates. Updates to safety measures will also be communicated with ticket holders by email through Eventbrite.

Creative and Production Team

Writer David Merriman (he/him)^

Director Emma Jude Harris (she/her)*

Associate Director Thyrza Abrahams (she/they)*

Choreographer Nancy Kettle (she/her)*

Musical Director Oli George Rew (he/him)*

Set & Costume Designer Petros Kourtellaris*

Lighting Designer Clare O’Donoghue*

Sound Designer Will Thompson*

Assistant Movement Director Tilda O’Grady (she/they)**

Creative Consultant and Austen Expert Aneesha Srinivasan*

Stage Manager Adam Burns*

Deputy Stage Manager Millie Swinchin Rew*

Costume Supervisor Bex Kemp*

Costume Assistant Anni Sildvee*

Sound #2 Sophie Young*

Audio Oscar Thompson at Show Works*

FOH Manager Martin Juul Sorensen^

MA Music Theatre Acting Course Leader Broderick D.V. Chow (he/him)^

* Visiting Professionals ** MA Movement: Directing & Teaching Placement ^Staff

Special thanks: Molly Lynch, Adam Lenson, Martin French and Sarah Callis.

Band

Violin Coco Azoitei*

Cello Bryony Rawstron*

Clarinet Ruth Whybrow*

* Visiting Professionals

Cast - MA Music Theatre 2022

Laoise Fleming (she/her) - Mrs Bennet (Vocal Captain)

Daniel Grace (he/him) - Mr Bennet

Avra Haraka (she/her) - Jane Bennet

Jenni Simmonds (she/her) - Elizabeth Bennet

Lydia Rae (they/them) - Mary Bennet / Georgiana Darcy (Vocal Captain)

Rose Charmaine Camacho (she/her) - Kitty Bennet

Zara Ryan (she/her) - Lydia Bennet

Ferdia Fitzsimons (she/her) - Charles Bingley / Anne de Bourgh / Mrs Reynolds

Meg Russon (she/her) - Fitzwilliam Darcy

Elizabeth Maties (she/her) - Caroline Bingley (Assistant Dance Captain)

Mahalakshmi (she/her) - Louisa Hurst / Colonel Fitzwilliam

Gloria Huang (she/her) - Charlotte Lucas

Charlie Callaghan (he/him) - Sir William Lucas / Denny / Mr Gardiner (Dance Captain)

Alexander Law (he/him) - William Collins

George Bourne (he/him) - George Wickham

Cesca Grace (she/her) - Mrs Gardiner

Lucy Blunt (she/her) - Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Location

Embassy Theatre, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Eton Avenue
London
NW3 3HY
United Kingdom

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