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  • Actors in Regency clothing, the woman in front with a purple fan, a pastoral landscape with Georgian house in the background.
  • Two impro actors in Regency period costumes, the woman bringing a gloved hand up to partly cover her grin.
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  • Two impro actors in Regency period costumes performing on a stage in front of a seated audience.
25 Mar – 19 Apr

Jane Austen Improvised

  • Comedy
  • Theatre

Be transported to the heart of Regency England, where charm and chaos mingle in perfect harmony. This performance, inspired by the wit and romance of Miss Jane Austen, is wholly improvised – a tale woven in the moment by the talented cast.

Each night, the story unfolds in a manner entirely unique, shaped by your very suggestions. You can expect spirited heroines, dashing suitors, meddlesome relatives, and misunderstandings aplenty, as they craft a narrative worthy of Austen’s pen – one that is never to be repeated.

Whether you are an ardent admirer of Austen’s works or simply in search of an evening filled with clever comedy, the cast assure you that this performance promises laughter, surprises, and an unforgettable journey into a world of tea, manners, and mischievous matchmaking.

Hours

Date Times
Wed 25 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 26 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri 27 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 28 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun 29 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 31 Mar
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wed 1 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 2 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri 3 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 4 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun 5 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 7 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wed 8 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 9 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri 10 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 11 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun 12 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue 14 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wed 15 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 16 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri 17 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sat 18 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sun 19 Apr
  • 7.30pm - 8.30pm 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Location

Impro Melbourne Theatre
21/23 Stanley St
West Melbourne 3003

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $28.50
Student / concession $16.50
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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0449 220 124
  • email address: ad@impromelbourne.com.au
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