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Jane Austen

Date of Death: July 18, 1817 (41)

Birth Place: Steventon, Hampshire, ENGLAND

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Starring Nadine Garner Extends Melbourne Season

Following a near sellout season at the Sydney Opera House and an overwhelming response to the initial Melbourne season announcement, the producers of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE An Adaptation in Words and Music have released an additional four performances to the Arts Centre Melbourne season in the Fairfax Studio.
Video: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Cleveland Play House

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, directed by Michael Barakiva, is running through September 29 at Allen Theatre. Check out the video preview here!
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL To Screen at The Public Theatre

The Manhattan Short Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2024, featuring films from around the world.
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For CLUELESS in the West End

Tickets go on sale this week for Clueless The Musical at Trafalgar Theatre. The sale begins on 11 September ahead of the general onsale set for 13 September. Tickets will be available for performances running 15 February 2025 - 14 June 2025.
CLUELESS, THE MUSICAL Reveals West End Opening Night Set For Next Year

The eagerly anticipated reimagining for the stage will begin performances at London’s Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February 2025.
JANE AUSTEN IN 89 MINUTES Opens This Month At Theatre 40

Theatre 40 announced the world premiere of JANE AUSTEN IN 89 MINUTES, a new comedy by Syrie James, running from September 20 to October 13, 2024. The play humorously brings Jane Austen's novels to life.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Returns To Glasgow in March 2205

The Theatre Royal, Glasgow has announced that a new production of Pride and Prejudice*(*Sort Of) directed by its writer, Isobel McArthur will be returning to Glasgow in March 2025.
Review: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Who doesn't love a fun chick flick? Playwright Frances Poet delivers a playful adaptation of one of the oldest love stories, Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. If you're expecting a deep, meaningful exploration of intense themes, you might be disappointed. But if you're looking for a feel-good night out, you're in for a treat.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, ANNIE and More Included in Stratford Festival 2025 Season Lineup

Stratford Festival announced its 2025 season, featuring productions of HAMLET, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The season will also include a new adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
New Book Explores Inspiration Behind Taylor Swift's Song Lyrics

This November, Quirk Books will release a new book dedicated to analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift's songs through a literary lens. English professor Rachel Feder has teamed up with musical theater performer Tiffany Tatreau on the book, which unpacks the literature that inspired Swift’s song lyrics across her entire catalog.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Maryland Ensemble Theatre brings Jane Austen's classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY to the stage from September 20 to October 13.
AMERICAN IDIOT With CTG & More Set for Deaf West Theatre 2024-25 Season

Deaf West Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 programming. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Available Light Theatre to Present LUNCH BUNCH By Adrian Einspanier

Available Light Theatre will present LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier. Learn how to purchase tickets.
REVIEW: Part TED Talk, Part Staged Reading, PRIDE & PREJUDICE AN ADAPTION IN WORDS AND MUSIC is And Enlightening And Entertaining Look At The Well Known Classic

PRIDE & PREJUDICE AN ADAPTION IN WORDS AND MUSIC shines a light on two important elements that go into understanding the Regency world that underpins Jane Austen’s famous novel of manners.
Abbey Theatre Will Perform a Reimaging Of Jane Austen's EMMA

The Abbey Theatre has announced details of its winter offering, with the European premiere of a spectacular adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, boldly reimagined for the Bridgerton and Brat era, set to electrify the Abbey Stage from Friday, 22nd November 2024 until Saturday, 25th January 2025.
Kate Hennig, Stacey Kay, and More Join the Grand Theatre's 2024-25 Season

 With just over two months left until the opening production of the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 Season: A Time for Play, the theatre has announced the names of the over one-hundred artists and creative team members who will make up the company of Rachel Peake’s first programmed season as Artistic Director. 
Full Cast Set for NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL UK & Ireland Tour

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.
Jermyn Street Theatre To Present PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, with press night scheduled for August 20.
Door Shakespeare's 2024 Summer Season Enters Final Weeks

Door Shakespeare's 2024 summer season comes to a close on August 17, with two shows running in alternating repertory. William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30; and Jane Austen's Emma runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 and Saturdays at 5.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Present Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in September

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Sense and Sensibility at their F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the campus of Drew University beginning September 4, 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jane Austen written?

Jane Austen has written 3 shows including First Impressions (Source Material), I Love You Because (Source Material), Emma (Source Material).

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