Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill

Produced by University of Minnesota*

Jane Austen’s classic novel retold with a modern twist and a comedic wink.

 

Production Photos (PC: Dan Norman)

The Bennet Family at a ball.

Mr. and Mrs. Bennet

Mr. Darcy and Caroline Bingley

Mr. Bingley and Lizzy Bennet

The Bennet Family and Mr. Collins

The Bennet sisters with their mother.

Mr. Wickham and Lizzy Bennet

Mr. Collins, Lizzy Bennet, and Charlotte

Lady Catherine DeBourgh and Lizzy

Anne DeBourgh

Caroline Bingley and Mr. Bingley

Charlotte, Lizzy, Mr. Collins, and the DeBourghs in the garden

Mary and Lydia Bennet

Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley

Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley

 

Final Renderings

 

Preliminary Sketches

 

Character Research

 

Further Research

 

Initial Research/Concept

Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice lends itself well to a modern twist. It was important as a design team to strike a balance between modern influence and period accuracy. We wanted the story recognizable yet relatable to a contemporary audience as we explored themes of female autonomy and the restrictions of class and gender.