Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Chemainus Theatre Festival)

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is the holiday-season production at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, the professional theatre at the heart of the mural town of Chemainus in the Cowichan Valley. Written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon, this warm, witty comedy is a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, set two years later during a family Christmas gathering at Pemberley. The story follows the bookish middle sister, Mary Bennet, as an unexpected visitor and holiday festivities upend her quiet expectations, blending Austen-style wit, romance and seasonal charm. Staged by a professional cast and creative team, the show is part of Chemainus Theatre's celebrated season and pairs well with an optional dining package at the venue's buffet, plus a stroll among the town's famous outdoor murals and shops. It runs November 13 to December 23, 2026 at the Chemainus Theatre, with matinee and evening performances across several weeks, making it an ideal holiday outing for couples, friends and multi-generational groups. Tickets are required and popular dates can sell out, so booking ahead is recommended. It is a cozy, well-produced way to spend a winter afternoon or evening in the Cowichan Valley. Show times and tickets are available on the Chemainus Theatre Festival website.