On the 250^th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, join us for a delectable performance in the grounds of the House where she lived and wrote.

Created and performed by actress Sarah Finch, and accompanied by a live musician, this lively two-act play uses words, music and dance to weave a dramatic tapestry from Jane Austen’s life stories, her surviving letters and her most beloved novel Pride and Prejudice.

The performance is imbued with Jane Austen’s sharp wit and sense of fun, her keen observations and obsession with anonymity. It brings her inimitable characters to life, from the pompous Reverend Collins to the infinitely flappable Mrs Bennet, the most noble Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and of course her delightful heroine, Elizabeth.

Sarah played Jane Austen for the BBC adaptation of Fay Weldon’s book Letters to Alice which was filmed in Jane Austen’s House in 1984.

Details:
Date: Tuesday 16 December
Performance times: 11.30am-12.45pm / 2.15pm-3.30pm
Location: This event takes place at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £19.50

House entry is not included with this event ticket. If you wish to explore the House, please book a separate admission ticket or use your Annual Pass.

🎉 This event is part of our Jane Austen Birthday Celebration, running from 12 – 16 December 2025