PRESS RELEASE
Immersive experience Plied and Prejudice opens next month Downstairs at The Maj, His Majesty’s Theatre – and with the cost of living doing its worst, $30 ‘Pauper’ tickets have been announced for the fiscally frazzled.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that in these difficult times, one must cling to laughter, liquor, and a night out that doesn’t cost the entirety of your rent.
After sell-out runs in Brisbane and London (not to brag… but yes, actually), this chaotic comedy lands at His Majesty’s Theatre from 18 July to 17 August and this time round even the flat-broke and fabulous can get excited with $30 ‘Pauper’ tickets available for students, the budget-conscious, and anyone who’s recently downgraded to home-brand cheese.
Presented by Alex Woodward for Woodward Productions and the Arts and Culture Trust, Plied and Prejudice, is a 90-minute, five-actor frenzy where twenty characters battle it out for love, status, and stage time – with one cast member “indisposed” each night. No two shows are the same. No character is safe. No corset stays dry.
Written by Queensland’s Matthew Semple and directed by Sydney’s Dash Kruck, with set and costume design by Penny Challen and movement direction by Dan Venz, this is Austen with the volume up, the lights down, and a drink firmly in hand.
Helen Stewart, Manager at His Majesty’s Theatre, said, “Whether you prefer a stiff Dry Gin cocktail, or a tinnie of beer, you’re going to want to enjoy your favourite upper (or lower) class tipple for this show, and we’ve got you covered.”
Guests can choose from the Lady Catherine De Bourgh’s Honoured Guests tickets which include a glass of prosecco, to the Aristocrats front row ticket option, the Middle Class central seats, or the Pauper tickets from just $30.
So rally your unmarried besties, grab your least disappointing ex, and drag your long-suffering flatmate along for a night of scandalous elopements, awkward proposals, and the wettest wet t-shirt contest south of Broome (iykyk).
Whether you’re a Janeite or someone who thought Darcy was the one from Bridgerton, this is a night at the theatre you’ll love – most ardently.
Perth cast announcement coming very soon – unless they all elope.
Ticketing:
Tickets (pauper and otherwise) are on sale now via His Majesty’s Theatre website.
Lady Catherine De Bourgh's Honoured Guests - $100
(Plush thrones for the chosen few, includes a glass of prosecco 🥂. Elevated. Exclusive. Judging everyone)
Aristocrats - $70
(Front-row finesse with prime views and proper posture. Prestige guaranteed)
Middle Class - $60
(Solid chairs, solid morals. Centrally seated and socially acceptable)
Paupers - $30
(High stools, low morals. Perched at the back - where the impropriety brews)
Show Details:
Running time (subject to change) 90 minutes
Age Restriction Strictly 18+Notes Show contains drug and alcohol references, coarse language, sexual language, inappropriate jokes, loud music, and the wettest of wet t-shirt contests.