Austentatious: Live at Leicester Square Theatre

Austentatious: Live at Leicester Square Theatre

An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

2015 · 62 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

Austentatious is an award-winning improvised comedy show in the style of the wondrous and witty Jane Austen. Every performance is made up on the spot based simply on a title suggested by the audience, so be it “Mansfield Shark”, “Darcy and Hutch” or “I Know What You Did Last Season”, no two shows are the same. Performed in period costume with live cello accompaniment, Austentatious is an immersive and hilarious treat for fans of Austen and improvised comedy alike.

Directed by Chris Evans

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