The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged

By Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast, & Meghan Winch
Featuring Jessica Bedford, Charlotte Northeast, and Trevor William Fayle
Directed by Kathryn MacMillan

Executive Honorary Producers Gail Fishman & Steven Horii
Artistic Sponsors Tom & Carol Beam

Come along for a fun, funny, and fast-paced romp through the masterpieces of Jane Austen with the world premiere of The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged. Three nimble actors take on all of Austen’s beloved heroines, friends, and love interests—and her incisive social satire—in just 80 minutes. Share a slice and fall in love with Emma, Elinor, Mr. Darcy, and more, as brought to life by some of Philadelphia’s favorite performers. It is a truth universally acknowledged that an audience in possession of high spirits must be in want of a ticket to this big-hearted comedy that will delight Janeites and newcomers alike.

As part of A Play, a Pie, and a Pint, every ticket to a 6:30pm performance comes with the show, a beer or soft drink, and a slice of pizza. Every Afternoon Tea Matinee ticket comes with the show, champagne, tea, pastries, and assorted tea sandwiches courtesy of Taste of Britain.

The full world premiere run sold out; the show was remounted in October and November, 2019, with the same cast, and a third production in a new venue and some of the same cast was produced in May 2022. 

Venue

Hill-Physick House
321 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106