Jane Austen News

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!

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 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.

The eagerly anticipated reimagining for the stage will begin performances at London’s Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 brings Jane Austen's classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY to the stage from September 20 to October 13.

Deaf West Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 programming. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Available Light Theatre will present LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

The Abbey Theatre has announced details of its winter offering, with the European premiere of a 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.

 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. 

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 has announced casting for its upcoming production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, with press night scheduled for August 20.

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.

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.

‘The Duchess of Buckingham Regrets to Inform You Her Husband is Dead' will play Edinburgh Fringe from Aug 19-24.