u/Efficient_Suspect933

Regency books with "theatre" scenes

I'm working on my own story and have been stuck on my planned "night out at the theatre" scene for *weeks*, so I'm trying to reread some old theatre scenes to get my brain on the right track. A lot of books will mention "going to theatre" or "seeing [blank] at the theatre" but not a lot actually flesh out the theatre scene. I can vaguely recall old scenes that I've read, but can't specifically remember most of the books they come from so I'm unfortunately adrift within my own library.

Are there any books you recall specifically having a well-developed theatre scene?

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u/Efficient_Suspect933 — 10 days ago

P&P variation - someone has a panic attack at the crowded theatre

I can't remember who it was (maybe Georgiana) was out at the theatre with their family as a special treat and they got separated in the crowd. They ended up overwhelmed by the people and the heat and being lost and started to have what modern audiences would describe as a panic attack.

I believe it is Lizzie who finds her (having already been introduced) while out with the Gardiners and they bring her back to their rented box, having her send a note to her family at their box so they know where to find her.

Does this scene sound familiar to anyone else? )(I'm specifically collecting "theatre" scenes to reread for setting reference, so if anyone has any other stories that feature theatre scenes I'd appreciate the rec, even if it's not this specific sense))

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u/Efficient_Suspect933 — 10 days ago