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Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

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Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

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The award-winning West End smash-hit comedy Austentatious comes to you on a strictly limited tour.

For a delightful evening, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed.

The revolving Austentatious cast include numerous, award-winning TV and Radio starring performers, including Cariad Lloyd (QI, Inside No.9, Griefcast, The Witchfinder), Joseph Morpurgo (Radio 4, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rachel Parris (The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo), Graham Dickson (After Life, The Witchfinder) and more.

Important information

Ticket prices: £20 - £34

Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes incl. interval

Age recommendation: 14+

Available to book:
22 Sep  at 10 am – Ambassadors, Supporters, Gold Friends and Corporates
24 Sep at 10 am – Friends and Best Friends
26 Sep at 10 am – General

Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off

 

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Prelude Restaurant

Why not visit our restaurant…

Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.

With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!

 


Trailer

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Reviews

★★★★★
“Ridiculously silly…wickedly funny.”
The Times

★★★★
“A joy to behold.”
The Guardian

★★★★
“Brilliant, barmy improv.”
The Telegraph

★★★★
“Sheer unbridled silliness.”
Evening Standard

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