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Star-Studded 'Pride & Prejudice' Read Raises Funds for Gaza

9/15/2025

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Cinema For Gaza will host a fundraising table read of "Pride & Prejudice" on October 12 at the Troxy in East London.
Directed by Nida Manzoor, the cast features Daisy Ridley, Jameela Jamil, Ambika Mod, and others.
The event celebrates Jane Austen's 250th anniversary.
Last year, the group raised over £250,000 through a high-profile auction.
Proceeds will support Medical Aid for Palestine's clinic in Gaza, providing essential healthcare services.

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Story summary

Cinema For Gaza will host a fundraising table read of "Pride & Prejudice" on October 12 at the Troxy in East London.
Directed by Nida Manzoor, the cast features Daisy Ridley, Jameela Jamil, Ambika Mod, and others.
The event celebrates Jane Austen's 250th anniversary.
Last year, the group raised over £250,000 through a high-profile auction.
Proceeds will support Medical Aid for Palestine's clinic in Gaza, providing essential healthcare services.