On Sunday, 12th October, join us for a twist on a classic as C4G presents a table read of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, adapted for the stage. 

Taking place at Troxy, East London’s premier art deco venue, and performed by a brilliant cast of old and new faces, the night aims to raise urgent funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). 

This one-off theatrical event is curated by Cinema for Gaza, an inclusive fundraising effort founded by a diverse group of film professionals who, through voluntary efforts, have raised £269,206 for MAP since launching with an auction in April 2024.

The live table-read brings together such luminous talents as Ambika Mod, Daisy Ridley, Jameela Jamil, Jenna Coleman, Morfydd Clark, Nish Kumar, Susan Wokoma, Mawaan Rizwan, Priya Kansara, Amar Chadha-Patel, Jeff Mirza, Shazia Mirza and Asim Chaudhry, plus more names to be announced, for a fun and imaginative tribute to Austen’s enduring tale, helmed by director Nida Manzoor. 

It is the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth as we lift the curtain on a single man with a large fortune in want of a wife. Roll up to witness the unsuspecting Mr. Bingley going toe-to-toe with the Bennett family, as Mr Darcy puts his foot in his mouth every time he encounters the vexing, intriguing Elizabeth Bennett. Enjoy withering wit, some top-notch repressed flirting, and hard-won happy endings. 

Cinema for Gaza is made up of pro-bono volunteers. Every penny raised on the night will go directly to MAP’s lifesaving work, including their polyclinic in Gaza, which is continuing to operate despite Israel’s bombardment, siege, and forced displacement orders.

The clinic has been supporting hundreds of patients a day, providing vital healthcare such as psychosocial support, physiotherapy, and medication for chronic conditions.