‘Pride and Prejudice (sort of*)’ Review: A Smashingly Smart Austen Adaptation

“Young hearts, to yourself be true.” It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never sang along with Candi Staton. But among the many things that the frankly sensational “Pride and Prejudice (sort of*)” proves is that she not only would have, but should have. Adding karaoke to the 19th century’s blueprint rom-com may sound like a translation too far but the shocking truth of Isobel McArthur’s smart, riotously funny five-woman adaptation, now playing on the West End, is how faithful it is to Austen while being gloriously entertaining. As sharp-eyed as it is seemingly silly, McArthur’s play-with-songs mirrors… Read Full Article