March 20 - April 5, 2025
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Norfolk, VA
Regency elegance meets epic fantasy in Pride & Prejudice & Dragons. This immersive experience transports you to the drawing rooms of Jane Austen’s England, where balls and courtship blend with quests and dragons. With a roll of the dice, the story unfolds in unexpected ways—will Elizabeth charm Mr. Darcy or leave him behind to battle mythical creatures? Adventure and romance await in this one-of-a-kind journey!
The immersive experience invites participants to influence the course of the story through their choices, from strategic alliances to daring encounters with magical creatures. As romance blossoms amidst duels and enchanted landscapes, the blending of Austen’s charm and fantasy intrigue creates a dynamic, laughter-filled journey.
The evening builds to a thrilling climax at a grand Regency ball, where all plot lines converge. As the music swells and the characters (and audience!) gather in elegant attire, the final showdown between love, honor, and magic takes place. Here, the fate of the story—and its characters—will be decided, bringing the night to a magical and unforgettable conclusion.
About The Hermitage
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens, formerly home to the Sloane family, is an early 20th-century Arts-and-Crafts estate located on the shore of the Lafayette River in Norfolk, Virginia. The Hermitage features a nationally recognized art collection spanning 5,000 years, contemporary exhibition galleries, the newly renovated Goode Family Visual Arts School, and 12 acres of gardens and grounds that offer art and culture to the community, as envisioned by the Sloanes.
