Jane Austen and London
Join us for a fascinating exploration of Jane Austen's London, presented by actor Angela Barlow.Tuesday 21 June
11:00am — 12:00pm
‘Scene of Dissipation & Vice’
Jane writing to Cassandra, 23 August 1796
This lively illustrated talk investigates the importance of London to Jane Austen in her novels and in her life. Was it a ‘scene of Dissipation & Vice’, a place of ‘domestic happiness’, or a city of stimulus and freedom? Austen’s own words will reveal some answers…
Angela Barlow, in an extensive acting career, has appeared in theatre, television and radio in classic and contemporary drama, and in her own one-woman plays about Charlotte Brontë and Olga Chekhov. She now regularly writes and speaks about aspects of Jane Austen at literary events and for Austen groups around the UK and in the USA.
DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday 21 June
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: This event will take place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £7.50
🎫 Please note, this event ticket does not include House entry. If you wish to visit the House before or after the talk, please ensure that you book tickets separately.
💃 This event is part of Jane Austen Regency Week.