Cinema For Gaza announces a one-off fundraising event in aid of Medical Aid For Palestinians, led by Ambika Mod, Daisy Ridley, Jameela Jamil, and hosted by Nish Kumar.
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.
This one-off theatrical event is curated by Cinema for Gaza, an inclusive fundraising effort founded by a 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, Asim Chaudhry, Himesh Patel, Bilal Hasna, Aiysha Hart & Meera Syal, 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.
