If you've ever watched a Jane Austen adaptation and thought, "Wait… who's related to whom?" you're not alone.
Between the Bennet sisters, the Darcy family, the Bingleys, and the occasional questionable gentleman, the world of Pride and Prejudice packs a lot of history.
New to the Christmas at Pemberley series? Start with our guide to what happened in Miss Bennet and The Wickhams, where we catch you up on the first two plays before diving into the final chapter.
Now that Theatre Huntsville is bringing Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley to the stage, it's time to reacquaint yourself with the family.
Whether you're a lifelong Austen fan or just joining us for the holiday romance, here's your guide to the people, relationships, and occasional troublemakers you'll meet at Pemberley.
Consider this your official Regency-era family cheat sheet.
First, Meet the Bennet Sisters
The Bennets are the family at the center of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have five daughters, and each one has a very different personality.
Elizabeth Bennet (now Elizabeth Darcy)
The second-oldest Bennet sister and one half of Austen's most famous love story. Elizabeth married Fitzwilliam Darcy and now lives at his family estate, Pemberley.
She's clever, witty, independent, and generally pretty good at seeing through people's nonsense.
Jane Bennet (now Jane Bingley)
The oldest Bennet sister. Sweet, kind, and perhaps a little too willing to see the best in everyone, Jane married Charles Bingley.
She's expecting her first child, making this Christmas gathering especially exciting.
Mary Bennet
The middle sister. Bookish, intellectual, sharp-tongued, and never one to miss an opportunity to offer an observation.
In the first Christmas at Pemberley play, Miss Bennet, Mary found love with Arthur de Bourgh. They're now engaged.
Kitty Bennet
The second-youngest Bennet sister. If you remember Pride and Prejudice, you may remember Kitty mostly as Lydia's sidekick.
But Kitty is ready for a change. She's grown more independent, found her voice, and become close friends with Georgiana Darcy.
She's finally getting her own story!
Lydia Bennet (now Lydia Wickham)
The youngest Bennet sister. Outgoing, impulsive, dramatic, and never one to shy away from attention.
Lydia famously married George Wickham, but that marriage didn't exactly have a fairy-tale ending. After the events of The Wickhams, she's newly single and figuring out what comes next.
She may have gained a little wisdom, but she's still very much Lydia.
Now, Meet the Darcys
The Darcy family is a little smaller, but they come with plenty of personality.
Fitzwilliam Darcy (Mr. Darcy)
Yes, THAT Mr. Darcy.
He's Elizabeth's husband and the master of Pemberley. He's wealthy, proud, protective of his family, and not always the warmest person in the room.
He loves his younger sister Georgiana very much. Sometimes a little too much, especially when it comes to her romantic life.
Georgiana Darcy
Mr. Darcy's younger sister and the other half of our title duo.
Georgiana is shy, intelligent, and an accomplished pianist. She's also a little wary of romance after a difficult experience with George Wickham in her past.
She's become close friends with Kitty Bennet, and the two are ready to figure out what they want from life beyond being someone's little sister.
Georgiana also has a secret correspondent named Henry Grey. And this Christmas, he's coming to Pemberley.
Cue the family interference.
The Bingleys and de Bourghs
Charles Bingley
Jane's husband and one of Darcy's closest friends. He's cheerful, friendly, and generally much easier to get along with than his famously reserved brother-in-law.
Arthur de Bourgh
Mary Bennet's fiancé. He's intelligent, thoughtful, and shares Mary's love of books and intellectual conversation.
He made quite an impression in Miss Bennet, and he's now engaged to Mary.
The Newcomers
Not everyone at Pemberley is part of the original Bennet-Darcy family circle.
A couple of new faces are about to make things interesting.
Henry Grey
Georgiana's shy, thoughtful secret correspondent and romantic interest.
He's intelligent, sincere, and not exactly the loudest gentleman in the room. His arrival at Pemberley for Christmas begins a new chapter for Georgiana.
Thomas O'Brien
Henry's friend. He's good-natured, outspoken, a little bawdy, and not particularly interested in the rules of polite society.
In other words, he may be just the person needed to shake things up a bit.
Wondering whether you need to know all this Austen backstory to enjoy the show? We answer that question in Do You Need to Read Pride and Prejudice Before Seeing Georgiana & Kitty?.
So… How Is Everyone Connected?
Here's the quick version:
Elizabeth Darcy is married to Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Georgiana Darcy is Fitzwilliam's younger sister.
Jane Bennet is married to Charles Bingley.
Mary Bennet is engaged to Arthur de Bourgh.
Kitty and Lydia are sisters of Elizabeth, Jane, and Mary.
Lydia was married to George Wickham but is now single.
Georgiana and Kitty are best friends.
And here's the connection that makes the whole thing work:
Elizabeth is Kitty's older sister AND Georgiana's sister-in-law.
So Georgiana and Kitty aren't technically sisters, but they're connected through the Darcy-Bennet family and have become close friends.
Basically, everyone is family-adjacent, everyone knows everyone's business, and Christmas is never boring.
The Family Tree at a Glance
THE BENNET FAMILY
Mr. & Mrs. Bennet
↓
Jane Bennet → Married to Charles Bingley
Elizabeth Bennet → Married to Fitzwilliam Darcy
Mary Bennet → Engaged to Arthur de Bourgh
Kitty Bennet → Best friends with Georgiana
Lydia Bennet → Formerly married to George Wickham
THE DARCY FAMILY
Fitzwilliam Darcy → Married to Elizabeth
Georgiana Darcy → Fitzwilliam's younger sister
THE NEW ROMANTIC COMPLICATIONS
Georgiana Darcy → Corresponding with Henry Grey
Henry Grey → Arriving at Pemberley with his friend Thomas O'Brien
Ready for Christmas at Pemberley?
Now that you know who's who, you're ready to join the family for the holidays.
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley is the third and final installment in the series by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. This time, the spotlight falls on two young women ready to step out of the shadows of their famous siblings and find their own adventures in life and love.
Expect friendship, romance, family meddling, music, and plenty of holiday charm.
And don't worry if you haven't seen the first two plays. You can still enjoy this one!
Want to Know More Before Your Visit to Pemberley?
Christmas at Pemberley Explained: What Happened in Miss Bennet & The Wickhams? — Catch up on the first two plays.
Do You Need to Read Pride and Prejudice Before Seeing Georgiana & Kitty? — Find out if you need to be an Austen expert to enjoy the show.
5 Reasons to See Georgiana & Kitty Even If You're Not an Austen Fan — Need a little convincing? We've got five reasons.
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
November 13–22, 2026
Von Braun Center Playhouse
Come meet the family, catch up on the drama, and spend Christmas at Pemberley with Theatre Huntsville.
Because every family has its quirks. This one just happens to have a country estate, a few eligible gentlemen, and a very complicated relationship history.
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