Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with opening night of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove. This charming romantic comedy offers audiences a warm, witty return to the world of Jane Austen, making it an especially inviting choice for a holiday date night, an evening with friends or a seasonal family outing.

Written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Maggie Hadley, the story takes place two years after the conclusion of Pride and Prejudice. This time, the spotlight moves to Mary Bennet, the clever and bookish middle sister who is often overshadowed by the rest of her lively family.

When the Bennets gather at Pemberley for Christmas, an unexpected visitor gives Mary an opportunity to imagine a new chapter in her life—one filled with growing confidence, intellectual companionship and the possibility of romance. Clever dialogue, endearing characters and plenty of holiday warmth make the production accessible to devoted Austen readers as well as theatergoers who are completely new to the Bennet family.

Opening night begins at 7:30 PM on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Cottage Theatre, located at 700 Village Drive in Cottage Grove, Oregon. The production continues through December 20, but this calendar listing is specifically for the December 4 opening-night performance.

Admission: Tickets are $32 for adults and $20 for students. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin on November 4, 2026. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly for an opening-night performance during the holiday season.

Contact information: For ticketing questions, accessibility information or assistance selecting a performance, contact the Cottage Theatre box office at 541-942-8001. Additional production and ticket information is available through the official Cottage Theatre event page.