WHO didn’t have Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a set book at school, or see the film, or watch the BBC television version? Fear not, all is not lost for the Henley Players came to your rescue last week with an excellent production of an adaptation (ably adapted by John Goodman). Well done for that thought — a welcome addition to the repertoire of the Henley Players. And she did bully poor Mr Bennet (Peter O’Sullivan), who could perhaps have benefited from making more of his few lines with their ascerbic wit. The Henley Players performed Pride and Prejudice at The Kenton Theatre.

Source: Express March 24, 2026 16:52 UTC