From the director who brought you our Webby Award Honouree audiobook podcast production of Pride and Prejudice comes our latest Jane Austen adaption. Our not-for-profit community at Ballarat National Theatre is excited to share Persuasion like you’ve never heard it before, with twenty actors bringing the characters to life, ambient sounds setting the scene and original music compositions to capture your heart and connect you to Austen’s own words. Join us each week as we release new chapters. Find your preferred streaming platform at www.bnt.org.au/podcasts

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Elizabeth has to explain herself to both Mr Bennet and Jane who think she is joking when she tells them her news, which sends shock waves through the local society.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, James Ao as Mr Darcy, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, And Tess Parker as Georgiana Darcy.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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Mr Collins writes an odd letter to Mr Bennet, Darcy and Bingley return to Longbourn and Elizabeth the reveals the secret she has known.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, James Ao as Mr Darcy, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, and Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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All of Jane's hopes are answered, Elizabeth receives an amazingly surprising visitor and faces down the formidable Lady Catherine De Bourgh.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, And Elly Krieg as Lady Catherine de Bourgh,

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Djadjawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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Rumour has it that a young man of large fortune has returned to Netherfield. Mrs Bennet ensures that he is invited to dinner.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Emma Wood as Mrs Phillips, Tess Parker as Party Guest, Ryan O'Connor as Mr Darcy and Paul Roberts as Mr Bingley.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Djadjawurrung and Wurundjeri people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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Lydia and Wickham arrive at Longbourn. Elizabeth faces a conversation with Wickham and also learns an incredible secret. She appeals to her aunt for more information and her aunt provides it.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, and Elliott Gale as Mr Wickham.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Djadjawurrung, Wurundjeri and Woi-Wurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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A letter from Mr Gardiner with some much welcome news. Elizabeth regrets who she has told about the scandal and worries it has ruined her future hopes.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner, Emma Wood as Mrs Hill and introducing Jordan Ryan as the Butler.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri and Woi-Wurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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Mr Bennet returns home after having no luck in finding his daughter in London, blaming himself for the situation his family is in.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Chris Hiscock as Mr Bennet, Amelia Pawsey as Kitty Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner, Pippa Asome as the Gardiner Child and Shannon Nicholls as Mr Collins.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri, Woi-Wurrung, Boonwurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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Elizabeth returns home to find her mother greatly impacted by the news. More of Mr Wickham's secrets come to light as the search for a Bennet sister continues.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liz Hardiman as Mrs Bennet, Kirily McKellor as Mary Bennet, Daisy Kate Kennington as Lydia Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner, Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner and James Wait as Mr Denny.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri, Woi-Wurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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Elizabeth receives an unexpected and late letter from home with some dramatic family news which she fears could greatly impact her rekindled relationship with Mr Darcy.

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This episode features the voices of Olivia French as Elizabeth Bennet, Liana Skewes as Jane Bennet, Ryan O’Connor as Mr Darcy, Ang Cuy as Mrs Gardiner and Tim Murphy as Mr Gardiner.

This production is directed by Liana Skewes, narrated by Olivia French and prepared for production by Elizabeth Bradford, Olivia French, Liana Skewes and Marli van der Bijl.

This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri,  Woi-Wurrung and Djadjawurrung people. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to our traditional custodians and to their past, present and emerging leaders.

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