Adrian Lukis, who famously starred as Mr Wickham in the acclaimed BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice adaptation returns to stage this summer in his self-penned one-man play, Being Mr Wickham, an exploration of one of Jane Austen’s most charmingly roguish gentleman characters.
Presented by Original Theatre to coincide with this year’s celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, the play is set to open at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre on 12th of August, where it will run until the 30th of August, following a sold out run last year.
Join Pride and Prejudice’s George Wickham on the eve of his sixtieth birthday to lift the sheets on what exactly happened 30 years on from where we left him, and discover his own version of some very famous literary events.
“Mr Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may ensure his making friends – whether he may be equally capable of retaining them is less certain…” Now Mr Wickham is ready to set the record straight. What really happened with Darcy? What did he feel about Lizzie? What happened at Waterloo? Not to mention Byron…
Writer and performer, Lukis, says, “It’s such a pleasure to be able to help celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, with a play that I hope does not completely dishonour her! But to her go the plaudits. She was a talent apart.”
Alastair Whatley, Artistic Director of Original Theatre, adds, “I am delighted that Mr Wickham is returning – just about in time – to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary year. After charming audiences all over the world, our celebrated rogue returns to London for the summer season and I’m thrilled audiences will get another chance to spend an evening in the company of Adrian Lukis’ masterly performance.”
Directed by Guy Unsworth with design by Libby Watson, lighting design by Johanna Town and sound design by Max Pappenheim.
Tickets here.
