Austenesque: Improvised Jane Austen

Step back into the pages of a most enchanting Jane Austen novel that was never written!. Meet virtuous heroines, scurrilous cads, scheming mamas and brooding gentlemen of good breeding. How will love find its way through drawing rooms filled with social faux pas, and promenades in the countryside, where sweet-words may hide darker truths?

Where ballroom dances can be witty duels and an unwanted proposal can blow up in your face! Austenesque is lovingly inspired by the genius of Jane Austen, from the shirt-dripping brilliance of Pride and Prejudice, to the ‘unlovable’ heroine of Emma, and the betrayal and triumph of Sense and Sensibility, along with the rest of Ms Austen’s canon. Joins us each night, as Austenesque improvise a never-before-seen tale of comedy and drama set in Jane Austen’s Regency England.

A singular and most agreeable story will unfold before your eyes!

Cast: Martine Barrie, Shanil DeSilva, Mark Goodwin, Arthur Street, Evelia Taylor, plus special guest. Coaching and tech by: Sophie Long

Sold out shows at the Sydney Fringe Comedy Festival 2024.

Audience reviews:

“So much juicy drama, delicious tension, hilarious character beats, you should all be so proud!.”

“you guys were absolutely hilarious!, I don’t know how you guys managed to improv all that (the dancing was on point)”

“there wasn’t a minute that went by without me giggling. brilliant!”