Our popular ‘Reading Aloud’ evenings take inspiration from Jane Austen’s own habit of reading her own works to family and friends in the Drawing Room of Jane Austen’s House.
This event will focus on Jane’s perfect summer novel, Emma. As part of a small and exclusive audience, you’ll settle down for a lively reading by actors Charlotte Warner and Mark Desebrock – bringing Jane Austen’s beloved story to life.
As a master of dialogue, Jane Austen’s works are best enjoyed out loud, and this delightful performance will bring the characters alive in the very room in which Jane gave voice to them herself.
After the reading, we’ll enjoy a drinks in the Historic Kitchen and toast our inimitable and extraordinary authoress.
Details:
Date: Saturday 12 July
Performance times: 6pm – 7pm OR 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Location: This event is at Jane Austen’s House in Chawton. Find us
Tickets: £35
☕ This event includes refreshments, please let us know on booking if you have any dietary requirements.
💐 This event is part of our Emma Festival running from 12 – 20 July
About the performers:

Charlotte Warner’s theatre credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Christmas Carol, Potted Panto, It’s a Wonderful Life and The Snow Queen.

Mark Desebrock’s theatre credits include Comedy of Errors (Shakespeare’s Globe); Hamlet (Almeida West End). Film includes: Anagram, Bright Star, Still Life and The Course.