The Times
"Ridiculously silly... wickedly funny."
Austentatious is the award-winning improvised comedy that conjures an entirely new Jane Austen novel out of thin air at every performance. The all-star cast take a single made-up title suggested by the audience and spin it into a full period romance on the spot, complete with mistaken identities, swooning heroines and razor-sharp wit, all performed in Regency costume with live musical accompaniment.
Because every show is improvised from scratch, no two performances are ever the same. The company has built a devoted following on the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour, and has been playing regular West End dates at the Vaudeville Theatre since 2022.
The show runs for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, including one interval, and is recommended for ages 14 and above.
Why it’s worth the watch
Austentatious conjures a brand-new Jane Austen novel out of thin air, so every performance is genuinely one of a kind.
- A new novel every night. The company takes a made-up title from the audience and improvises a full Regency romance on the spot, meaning no two shows are ever the same.
- An all-star cast. Familiar comic talents including Rachel Parris, Joseph Morpurgo and Cariad Lloyd bring quick wit and sharp period detail.
- Proper Austen homage. The Scotsman called it supersmart and terrifically funny, a true homage rather than a simple send-up.
- A polished production. Full Regency costume and live musical accompaniment give the improvised story the feel of a genuine period piece.
