Pride and Prejudice dramatic reading raises over £2,400 for Hospice Ethiopia
Mr Darcy helped a Norfolk-based charity raise nearly £2,500 for desperate patients in Ethiopia. Templewood, the privately-owned Palladian-style shooting lodge near Cromer, was the venue for a dramatic reading of Pride and Prejudice on July 27th 2025. The cast was a combination of professional actors and amateurs, and the audience was treated to live classical music and a cream tea as well as the drama.
Sue Mumford is chair of Hospice Ethiopia UK, the charity based in Aldborough, North Norfolk. She said, “What a fabulous venue Templewood is! We are so grateful to the owners, Eddie and Tina Anderson, for letting us use their beautiful home.”
This was the third annual Jane Austen event by Hospice Ethiopia, the previous ones being held at Little Barningham Hall and Cromer Hall, and it was another sell-out. Next year the team hopes to take on Sense and Sensibility – with the venue yet to be decided.
“The readings are a snapshot from a section of the books,” Sue says. “Our script writer, Margy Seale, delights in using the original language to create a truly authentic piece of theatre. They really are great fun – and it’s a brilliant cause.”
For more information on Hospice Ethiopia (and future Jane Austen events) visit hospiceethiopia.org.uk.