Persuasion 11. | The Tale of Mrs Smith

We're nominated in the Webby Awards and you can vote for us until April 17. Find out how here: https://bnt.org.au/newsFollowing the opera, Anne visits her childhood friend, Mrs Smith, who has already heard reports of the evening and is eager to hear Anne’s version of events. Mrs Smith believes Anne to be in love and seeks assurance that despite her soon to be raising in rank that Anne will not forget her. Anne’s confusion leads Mrs Smith to reveal her previous connections with the source of all the gossip in Bath, raising questions as to his true character and his motivations. Shocked, Anne is determined that she will no longer allow this man to manipulate her and her family. Can she do so – or will her sense of duty and propriety win out? This episode covers Chapter 21 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotTimothy Corrigan as Mr ElliotPhilippa Elder as Mrs SmithThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Bath is a buzz with the gossip of an impending proposal, but the future bride appears unaware, instead being focused on the arrival of her past paramour. Anne’s family continues to make social faux pas by ignoring the newly arrived Captain Wentworth, in a reigniting of conditions that caused Anne to break their engagement eight years prior. Mrs Smith has heard the gossip around town and cryptically comments to Anne on her perception of the impact on their renewed friendship. Italian Opera provides an opportunity for dueling suitors to attempt to gain Anne’s attention and despite her best efforts, her attentions are dominated not by her heart, but by her sense of duty. When will she put herself first? This episode covers chapters 19 and 20 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotJack Emond as Captain Frederick WentworthTimothy Corrigan as Mr ElliotNicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir Walter ElliotHelen Gibson as Elizabeth ElliotMiriam Wood as Lady RussellJane Gaylor as Lady DalrymplePhilippa Elder as Mrs SmithThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Anne’s time in Bath is improved by the discovery that an old school friend, Mrs Smith (nee Hamilton), lives in town, however, she is shocked at her old friend’s living situation, a consequence of extravagance and the early death of her husband. Despite her lower station in life, Anne chooses to regularly visit her friend, eschewing more socially acceptable invitations, much to the chagrin of her social climbing family. Lady Russell forms an opinion of Mr Elliot’s intentions yet Anne remains unconvinced. An engagement is announced from Lyme bringing joy and hope. The Crofts appear at Bath, providing renewed opportunities to discuss Captain Wentworth. Will the Croft’s presence bring him back into Anne’s circle? If so, will he notice her, or be distracted by the many young women of Bath eagerly awaiting his suit? This episode covers chapters 17 and 18 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotNicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir Walter ElliotHelen Gibson as Elizabeth ElliotBreanna Geer as Mary MusgroveMiriam Wood as Lady RussellTim Murphy as Admiral CroftPhilippa Elder as Mrs SmithThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Anne’s presence in Bath has little impact on her father, Sir Walter, and eldest sister Elizabeth, who have been enjoying  the faster pace of the city. Anne finds a reinvigorated Mr Elliot who has renewed his intentions to respect and fulfill his aristocratic duties, much to Sir Walter’s pleasure and he appears exceedingly attentive to Anne. Sir Walter’s companion, Mrs Clay, is invited to stay longer despite Anne’s arrival, sparking rumours of an inappropriate attachment. Elizabeth and Sir Walter’s obsession with society is exposed as they pursue, somewhat inarticulately acquaintances of higher rank, an activity supported by Mr Elliot. Anne ponders the attentions of Mr Elliot; is he using her to gain favour with her sister, Elizabeth? Or are his affections more closely directed? This episode covers chapters 15 and 16 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotTimothy Corrigan as Mr ElliotNicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir Walter ElliotHelen Gibson as Elizabeth ElliotJodie Mattingley as Mrs ClayMiriam Wood as Lady RussellJane Gaylor as Lady DalrympleThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Whilst her sister and brother-in-law remain in Lyme, Anne visits her friend and mentor, Lady Russell. Despite a strained start, the women are able to converse more freely, with Anne revealing her suspicious that Captain Wentworth is attached to Louisa Musgrove. A visit by the duo to the tenants of Kellynch Hall reminds Anne of what her father’s hubris has lost them, and she is also informed that Captain Wentworth has been speaking of her. The return of Mary and her family to Uppercross fills the house with light and laughter, a stark contrast to before where the cloud of Louisa’s injury cast a pall over the whole party. A letter from her sister Elizabeth alerts Anne to the presence of Mr Elliot, the cousin to whom she became reacquainted at Lyme, in Bath, where he has regained his place within the family. Lady Russell and Anne determine their presence will be much better served in Bath. What intrigues await them there – and how will this affect Anne?This episode covers chapters 13 and 14 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotTim Murphy as Admiral CroftBreanna Geer as Mary MusgroveEmil Freund as Charles MusgroveMiriam Wood as Lady RussellClare Hamer as Mrs MusgroveBarry Kay as Mr MusgroveThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the CitLet us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Competition does wonders for reflecting on what might have been as Wentworth observes another man noticing Anne. The Elliot’s cousin, and heir to Kellynch Hall, has coincidentally arrived in Lyme and is staying at the same hotel as the Uppercross party. Having previously rejected the Baronetage, and a family plan to engage him to Anne’s sister Elizabeth, his estrangement from the Elliot’s is still raw for Anne. However, opportunities arise for conversation and clearing of air. Girlish tomfoolery results in injury and the ever-noble Captain Wentworth reflects on his culpability in seeking Anne’s counsel; yet his demeanour is staid. How different this man is from the Wentworth Anne knew all those years earlier! Could she ever have loved THIS Wentworth?This episode covers Chapter 12 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotJack Emond as Captain Frederick WentworthBreanna Geer as Mary MusgroveEmil Freund as Charles MusgroveCasey Bohan as Louisa MusgroveEleanor Golding as Henrietta MusgroveNicholas Barker-Pendree as Male ServantThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson which has been mastered by Charli Hughes.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Mary’s inability to read the room continues as she invites herself on a walk with the Musgrove girls, Anne and Captain Wentworth. Louisa is a terrible flirt and her impropriety leads to idle and potentially damaging gossip being revealed to Captain Wentworth about Anne. An opportunity to visit the stunning seaside town of Lyme provides a much needed intermission to the somewhat claustrophobic environment of Mary and Charles’ home at Uppercross. There, Anne finds she is able to be of assistance to a grieving man, which finally provides her with a sense of accomplishment.This episode covers chapters 10 and 11 of Jane Austen's Persuasion. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotJack Emond as Captain Frederick WentworthTim Murphy as Admiral CroftJoanna Lippold as Mrs CroftBreanna Geer as Mary MusgroveEmil Freund as Charles MusgroveCasey Bohan as Louisa MusgroveThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

The tension in the air whenever Anne and Captain Wentworth are in each other’s presence could be cut with a knife, not that anyone else is paying attention to Anne. All the ladies are enamoured by him and hope that he will pursue a suit for one of them. Alas other men currently pursuing the Musgrove girls are put out at this supposed new competition. Wentworth finally notices Anne, coming to her rescue from the rambunctious actions of her nephew. Why does this affect Anne so? We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition. This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotJack Emond as Captain Frederick WentworthTim Murphy as Admiral CroftJoanna Lippold as Mrs CroftBreanna Geer as Mary MusgroveEmil Freund as Charles MusgroveCasey Bohan as Louisa MusgroveEleanor Golding as Henrietta MusgroveBarry Kay as Mr MusgroveEmil Freund as Charles HayterThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson, mastered by Charlie Hughes.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians, the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes.Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Anne enjoys the refreshing company of her new friends, whilst observing her sister and her husband, Charles’ somewhat disorderly domesticity and, as usual, being overlooked other than to assist in resolving disputes. The dashing Captain Wentworth arrives to visit his sister, the new tenant of Kellynch Hall, resulting in he and Anne meeting for the first time since the dissolution of their engagement. How does his renewed presence impact Anne – and is the love they once shared truly extinguished? Can he ever forgive her for the events of eight years prior?This episode covers chapters 6 and 7 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition.This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotJack Emond as Captain Frederick WentworthTim Murphy as Admiral CroftJoanna Lippold as Mrs CroftBreanna Geer as Mary MusgroveEmil Freund as Charles MusgroveCasey Bohan as Louisa MusgroveEleanor Golding as Henrietta MusgroveBarry Kay as Mr MusgroveClare Hamer as Mrs MusgroveThis podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson mastered by Charlie Hughes.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/

Inspired by recent events, Anne looks back over the last few years, recalling how she once wished to marry the dashing Captain Wentworth yet was persuaded to give him up, resulting in his self-imposed exile. Time has provided Anne with wisdom over the event, particularly as she is still unattached. Anne’s youngest sister Mary reports feeling poorly and requests Anne’s company prior to journeying on to Bath. Whilst visiting her sister has its challenges, Anne makes some good-humoured new acquaintances.This episode includes chapters 4 and 5 of Jane Austen's Persuasion.We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ballarat National Theatre’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion and will join us each week until all the episodes have been released. This production is directed and narrated by Liana Emmerson, with Sarah Barlow as assistant director for sound design and composition. This episode features the voices of:Alix Roberts as Anne ElliotNicholas Barker-Pendree as Sir Walter ElliotJodie Mattingley  as Mrs ClayFred Preston as Mr ShepherdBreanna Geer as Mary Musgrove (nee Elliot)This podcast features original compositions within the chapters by Sarah Barlow, Liana Emmerson and Helen Gibson.This podcast was produced by Ballarat National Theatre on the lands of our traditional custodians the Wadawurrung people. Further sound production and cast recordings were made in the lands of the Wotherong, Wurundjeri, Woi-wurrung, and Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. Ballarat National Theatre acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians and to their leaders, past and present. This podcast was made possible because of the financial contributions of the following patrons: Aparajita Raychaudhury, Josh Illichmann, Elaine Tso, Tessa Braun, Sean Rundell, Brianna Cook, Shelley Barnes, Xuan-Trang Nguyen, Sue Skewes, Sarah Macgregor, Lynne Gibbs and Rod Skewes. Thank you from the director for supporting access to technology that allowed this podcast to be made.This podcast was possible because of collaborative support for recording and music performance from Ballarat Grammar Academy: Sound and Performance. It is also supported by grant funding from the City of Ballarat.Let us know you're listening with a message!We’re excited to announce that our little podcast been nominated in the Webby Awards in the category for Scripted Fiction podcast and would be so grateful if you would vote for us. We’ve been selected as one of the best 5 podcasts in this category on the internet for this year, and voting us up until midnight, pacific standard time on April 17. One vote can be made per verified email address. Head to www.bnt.org.au/news to find out how you can quickly and easily cast your vote.Find us on social media to stay in touch with us!Visit our website www.bnt.org.auFind us on Instagram @balnattheatreFollow us on Facebook: Ballarat National Theatre IncShop merch on Threadless https://ballaratnationaltheatre.threadless.com/