Felicity Montagu to star in Pride and Prejudice

Casting has been announced for the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of Pride and Prejudice.

Alan Partridge star Felicity Montagu will take on the role of Mrs Bennet in the show, which is a revival of the theatre's 2013 production, directed by Deborah Bruce.

The actress played Alan Partridge's PA in the comedy series and was recently on the big screen in the Dad's Army film adaptation.

Montagu plays Mrs Bennet the mother of five unmarried daughters from Jane Austen's classic novel. The production will embark on a tour throughout the UK following its run at the Open Air Theatre.

Pride and Prejudice runs at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre from 2 to 17 September.