Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) - Grand Opera House Belfast

What to Expect

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a bold, irreverent retelling of Jane Austen’s novel, seen from the point of view of the household maids rather than the Bennet sisters. Five performers play every character between them, mixing pop music classics into the story of romance and matchmaking in Regency England. The production won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award in the West End, and the Grand Opera House describes it as affectionate to Austen even as it sends her up. It plays Belfast from 20 to 24 October 2026.

The show’s premise, flipping the familiar Austen story to the servants who usually stay silent in the background, gives it a comic energy closer to a sketch show than a conventional costume drama, helped along by the anachronistic pop soundtrack woven through the period setting. Five performers switching rapidly between all the named roles, including the Bennet sisters, Mr Darcy and Mr Collins, keeps the pace brisk across a shorter running time than a straight adaptation would need. Its West End and Olivier Award pedigree has made it a popular touring draw for audiences who know the novel well enough to enjoy seeing it upended, as much as for newcomers.

Good to Know

• Runs Tuesday 20 October to Saturday 24 October 2026
• Performances at 2:30pm and 7:30pm; check goh.co.uk for the daily schedule
• Recommended for ages 12 and over
• Tickets from £33.50 up to £47, including booking fees
• Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and an Evening Standard Award
• Box office: 028 9024 1919, Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Getting There

The Grand Opera House is on Great Victoria Street in Belfast city centre, next to the Europa Hotel and Europa Bus Centre, with Great Victoria Street train station a two-minute walk away. Multi-storey parking is available on Grosvenor Road and at Victoria Square nearby. There is more to see in Belfast and across Co. Antrim.