Standing ovation again tonight for Pride & Prejudice at The Moat Theatre Naas

A Co Kildare town was wowed tonight by the absolute genius of a cast that brought Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to life on stage.

The Moat Theatre in  Naas hosted a fantastic production that reached a standing ovation at the end.

Directed by Eilish Rafferty, the play, by Jane Austen, represents life in the upper class English countryside, during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

The play focuses on the nuances and social etiquette of the day. It is a sociological examination of society and its courting methods at the time.

Marriage was at the time very much a business venture.

Women were expected to be submissive.

However, Elizabeth Bennet by Rachel Lally, shows a strong sense of self, and explores what she wants in a husband. She refuses proposals of marriage.

The play shows the conflict between what is expected and what is truly desired.

An excellent cast, through and through. Everyone performed to an extremely high standard.

Due to popular demand the play is extended for another three days.

It has been on since Tuesday until tomorrow night, as first planned,  and now again next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, due to demand.

Cast List:

Mr Bennet: Mark Neville

Mrs Bennet: Mary Newman

Lydia Bennet: Sally Aughney

Jane Bennet: Lisa Moorhead

Elizabeth Bennet: Rachel Lally

Charlotte Lucas: Sinéad Ryan

Mr Collins: Brendan Farrell

Mr Wickham: Robert Webster

Harris: Dermot Campbell

Mr Bingley: Daniel Nolan

Mr Darcy: Liam Cooney

Colonel Forster: Tom Noone

Caroline Bingley: Lianne O'Shea

Mr Denny: Matthew Rooney

Sir William Lucas: Michael McHugh

Lady Lucas: Sam Coventry

Colonel Fitzwilliam: Brian Lyons

Martha:Katie Smith

Lady Catherine de Bourgh: Moll Fullam