Jane Austen has a problem. She has relocated to Chawton to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside but her lively cast of characters is causing her a lot of bother.   Come and join Mrs Elton, Mr Collins, Lydia Bennet and many more as they seek to entertain you and fight for their right to be heard in Jane’s novels.

This brand new play is written and performed by Beckis Cooper, an actress and writer making exciting work from England’s finest writers. Her ‘remarkable’ play Unversed took venues by storm last year including Shakespeare’s Birthplace; Chawton House; Lamport Hall. Other work includes an all-female Macbeth for the Tabard Theatre and Grace Notes for The Old Red Lion/King’s Head and Edinburgh Fringe.

Beckis trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and The Drama Studio, following a degree in Literature from The University of Oxford and is represented by Macfarlane Chard Associates.

DETAILS:
Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Time: Performances take place from 12pm – 1pm and 2pm – 3pm
Location: This event takes place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: Performance only: £19.50 / Performance + House entry: £29.50

**Tickets are also available as part of our Full Day Pass for Sunday 3 May – if you wish to attend all three online events, this is the best option!

If you wish to visit the House before or after the show you may use your Annual Pass (if you have one), or select a ‘Talk + House entry’ ticket, to enjoy a reduced price. Please note this ticket type entitles you to House entry on this day only. Alternatively, you can purchase a Full Day Pass for Sunday 3 May which includes all events and House Entry for the day.

🌺 This event is part of our festival Spring Fling! running from 1 – 4 May 2026