• Venue Vaudeville Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 14 December 2026
  • Running time 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

Austentatious – An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Tickets London

The award-winning comedy phenomenon Austentatious – An Improvised Jane Austen Novel is now playing at London’s Vaudeville Theatre for selected performances until 14 December 2026.

Inspired by a title suggested by the audience each night, the acclaimed cast create an entirely new Jane Austen-style story live on stage — complete with period costumes, witty romance, scandal and live musical accompaniment.

As heard on BBC Radio 4, Austentatious has become one of the UK’s most beloved improvised comedy shows, combining razor-sharp wit with the manners and melodrama of Austen’s world.

Book Austentatious tickets now for performances at the Vaudeville Theatre.

A different Jane Austen story every night

No two performances of Austentatious are ever the same.

Each evening, the cast improvise a brand-new Austen-inspired tale filled with awkward proposals, scandalous secrets, dramatic misunderstandings and swooning romance — all entirely made up on the spot.

The revolving Austentatious cast include numerous, award-winning TV and Radio starring performers, including Rachel Parris (BBC’s The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo), Cariad Lloyd (BBC’s QI, Inside No.9, Griefcast, The Witchfinder), Joseph Morpurgo (Radio 4, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Graham Dickson (BBC’s The Witchfinder, Netflix’s After Life) and more.

What is Austentatious about?

Austentatious is a fully improvised comedy show inspired by the novels of Jane Austen. Using audience suggestions, the cast create an original Regency-era story live on stage, complete with period drama, comic misunderstandings and exaggerated romance.

Combining improvisation, theatrical storytelling and quick-fire comedy, the show celebrates Austen’s world while affectionately sending it up.

Why is Austentatious so popular?

Since premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe, Austentatious has built a devoted following through its unique blend of improvisation, literary parody and live comedy.

The show’s mix of unpredictable storytelling, talented performers and Austen-inspired humour has made it a favourite with theatre audiences, comedy fans and Jane Austen lovers alike.

★★★★★
“Ridiculously silly… wickedly funny”
The Times
★★★★
“A joy to behold”
The Guardian
★★★★
“We’re utterly persuaded... The improvised Jane Austen show returns and it’s a silly and chaotic and wonderful as ever”
Evening Standard

Performance Information

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Nov 2026
Dec 2026

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Austentatious - An Improvised Jane Austen Novel?

The revolving cast includes:

  • Amy Cooke-Hodgson
  • Cariad Lloyd
  • Charlotte Gittins
  • Daniel Nils Roberts
  • Graham Dickson
  • Joseph Morpurgo
  • Lauren Shearing
  • Rachel Parris

Important Notes

Age Guidance note: May contain adult themes / content

Venue Information

Vaudeville Theatre , 404 Strand, London, WC2R 0NH

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 68, 7A, 91, 139, 176

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Critics' reviews of Austentatious - An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

★★★★★ “Ridiculously silly… wickedly funny” The Times

★★★★ “A joy to behold” The Guardian

★★★★ “We’re utterly persuaded... The improvised Jane Austen show returns and it’s a silly and chaotic and wonderful as ever” Evening Standard

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.3 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (3)

Frequently Asked Questions

Austentatious - An Improvised Jane Austen Novel is playing at the Vaudeville Theatre in London
The running time of Austentatious - An Improvised Jane Austen Novel is 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Austentatious - An Improvised Jane Austen Novel are: 14+
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