The world premiere stage production of P.D. James’s best-selling novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set in Regency England.
UK TOUR
Windsor Theatre Royal (22 – 26 July),
Cardiff New Theatre (29 July – August 2),
Bath Theatre Royal (August 5 – 9),
Guildford Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (August 12 – 16),
Bromley Churchill Theatre (August 19 – 23),
Wycombe Swan (August 26 – 30),
Brighton Theatre Royal (September 2 – 6),
Richmond Theatre (September 9 – 13)
Step into the world of Pride and Prejudice like never before with a riveting new stage adaptation that combines Jane Austen’s timeless romance with a gripping murder mystery imagined by master storyteller, the ‘Queen of Crime’ P.D. James.
Six years after Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy’s happy union, their idyllic life at Pemberley is shattered when Elizabeth’s sister Lydia bursts in with shocking news: a man has been murdered in the woods, and suspicion falls on her husband, the notorious George Wickham. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets emerge, tensions rise, and loyalties are tested, casting doubt on everyone’s innocence.
From Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff, the acclaimed writing team behind the hit stage adaptations The Girl on the Train and The Da Vinci Code, and premiering during the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, this spellbinding production delivers romance, intrigue, and drama, now wrapped in a suspenseful whodunnit. It’s a must-see theatrical event that will leave you breathless!
Produced by The Mill at Sonning and Studio RA in their first joint theatrical venture, Death Comes To Pemberley is the first national tour produced by The Mill at Sonning.
Cast:
James Bye (Fitzwilliam Darcy)
James played Martin Fowler in EastEnders for 10 years until his death in the Queen Vic pub explosion in the recent 40th anniversary live episode. He also competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022,
partnered with Amy Dowden.
Todd Boyce (Selwyn Hardcastle)
Todd is best known as series regular Stephen Reid in Coronation Street – nominated for Villain of the Year at the British Soap Awards 2023. On stage he recently played the lead role of Andrew Wyke in Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth (UK tour).
Jamie-Rose Duke (Elizabeth Darcy)
Jamie-Rose recently made her TV debut in Casualty.
Sarah Berger (Lady Catherine/ Mrs Bidwell)
Sarah appeared by many productions for the RSC including Twelfth Night, Henry VIII, Measure For Measure, The Time Of Your Life and Poppy, She has directed two productions at The Mill at Sonning/
Sean Rigby (Colonel Fitzwilliam)
Sean is best know as Det. Sgt. Jim Strange in nine series of ITV’s Endeavour. In the historical drama TV mini-series, Gunpowder, Rigby played William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle. On stage he was David in The Rubenstein Kiss (Southwark Playouse) and Moe in Pomona (Orange Tree/National Theatre/UK tour).
Celia Cruwys-Finnigan (Georgina Darcy)
Celia recently played Joan Littlewood in Mrs Littlewood and Beatrice in Boundless As The Sea (both for the Royal Shakespeare Company).
Lisa Faulkner (Joan, Mrs Younge & Mrs Pigott)
Lisa was the Duchess of Berwick in Lady Windermere’s Fan and Nurse Peterson in The Elephant Song (Park Theatre)
Paul Jerricho (Mr Bidwell and others)
Paul was in Gaslight (Salisbury Playhouse) and Casualty, Doctors and Lewis on TV.
Mogali Masuku as Lydia Wickham/Louisa Bidwell.
Mogali was Le Beau in As You Like It, Thetis in Troy Story and Dion in The Winter’s Tale (Royal Shakespeare Company), Pericles, The Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night ( Shakespeare’s Globe) and Sebastien in Belle & Sebastien (Bristol Old Vic).
David Osmond (Henry Alveston)
David was in The Tempest (Royal Shakespeare Company) and Veronica’s Room and Love From a Stranger (Theatre Royal Nottingham).
Sam Woodhams (George Wickham/Will Bidwell)
Sam can currently be seen in Mickey7, alongside Robert Pattinson and Naomi Ackie, directed by Bong Joon-ho (Parasite). On stage he was Dorian Gray in The Picture Of Dorian Gray (Kings Head Theatre).
Creative Team:
Adapted for the stage by Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff
Directed by Joe Harmston
Set Design Sean Cavanagh
Costume & Hair Design Natalie Titchener
Lighting Design Mike Robertson
Musical Director David Osmond
Casting Director Kate Plantin CDG
Production Manager (For The Mill at Sonning) Joan Farnese
Production Manager (For Tour) Nick May
Joe Harmston (Director)
His directing career began in 1993 with the critically acclaimed King James’ Ear at The Old Red Lion. Since then he has directed over 100 productions around the world and forged associations with some of British theatre’s most significant voices including Harold Pinter, Ronald Harwood, Michael Frayn, Trevor Nunn, Peter Hall, Peter Ustinov and Bill Kenwright. He created and ran the hugely commercially and critically successful Agatha Christie Theatre Company with Bill Kenwright and Julius Green while at the other end of the spectrum he has been a career-long champion of new writing projects. Highlights have been The Lover and The Collection (Donmar Warehouse) starring their writer, Harold Pinter and the world premiere of King James’ Ear by Rod Dungate. More recently he was nominated by the TMA as Best Director for his ‘riveting reassessment’ of Strindberg’s The Father at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, starring Olivier Award winners Joe Dixon and Katy Stephens and written by Laurie Slade. This is his second production for The Mill at Sonning following Three Men in a Boat in 2024.
The Mill at Sonning
Death Comes to Pemberley is the first national tour to come from the The Mill at Sonning and marks the next stage in the development of this historic and iconic theatre. It is one of the only dinner theatres in the United Kingdom and has won awards such as the 2023 UK Theatre Award Winner for the Best Musical Production for GYPSY, and The Most Welcoming Theatre three years in row in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Mill at Sonning is uniquely still a family enterprise and is now co-managed by Sally Hughes alongside her son, renowned film producer (A Street Cat Named Bob, A Christmas Gift From Bob, A Guide To Second Date Sex) Adam Rolston. In bringing the worlds of Jane Austen and P.D. James together on stage for the first time to audiences across the country, The Mill at Sonning’s artistic vision can be enjoyed by many more people outside Berkshire for the first time so everyone can experience the magic of a show at the Mill in their hometown. www.millatsonning.com
The Mill at Sonning and Studio RA are delighted to announce their first joint theatrical venture, a UK tour of P.D James’ “Death Comes to Pemberley,” opening at The Mill at Sonning in May 2025.
STUDIO RA
Studio RA, a UK-based dynamic film and theatre financing and production company founded by
entrepreneur and investor Rishi Anand, is expanding its creative portfolio into theatre production.
Studio RA finances, produces, and distributes films and media content, with Death Comes To Pemberley marking its first foray into theatre in collaboration with The Mill at Sonning.
Driven by a passion for telling meaningful stories that resonate with audiences worldwide, Studio RA has already made its mark in the film industry with the critically acclaimed film MIRG (released in cinemas across India and on Jio Cinema). Studio RA also worked closely with Adam Rolston during the fundraising stages for the globally recognised film A Streetcat Named Bob, solidifying a strong collaborative relationship between the two. This exciting new venture builds on the company’s commitment to international collaboration, cross-cultural storytelling, and strong industry relationships.
Rishi Anand said: “I am delighted to once again be partnering with Adam Rolston on another hugely exciting venture. Studio RA is poised to mark a significant contribution to the UK’s vibrant film and
theatre landscape and Death Comes to Pemberley signals just the beginning of things to come.
Adam Rolston said: “Working with Rishi is always a joy and I am thrilled that he has joined us on Death Comes To Pemberley which marks The Mill’s first UK tour. Bringing P.D James best selling novel to UK audiences feels particularly apt in this 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen and we couldn’t be more excited. Our goal is for this to be the first of many collaborations with Studio RA and I would firmly watch this space.”
The Mill at Sonning and STUDIO RA present the world premiere of:
DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY
By P.D. James
based on the inspired sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice
Adapted by Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff
Directed by Joe Harmston
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UK TOUR DATES
Windsor
Theatre Royal
22 – 26 July
Cardiff
New Theatre
29 July – Aug 2
Bath
Theatre Royal
Aug 5 – 9
Guildford
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Aug 12 – 16
Bromley
Churchill Theatre
Aug 19 – 23 –
Wycombe
Swan
Aug 26 – 30
Brighton
Theatre Royal
Sept 2 – 6
London
Richmond Theatre
Sept 9 – 13