Austen's Women
 | Basement Dates: 20 April - 9 May Show Times: Tues – Sat 7.30pm: Saturday matinee 2.30pm: Sunday 4pm: Prices From: £20-£18 |
About the Show
co-written & performed by Rebecca Vaughan
co-written & directed by Guy Masterson
SELL-OUT SMASH HIT AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 2009!
Some of the most rewarding and exciting moments from the complete works of Jane Austen, the queen of English Literature!
Brought to the stage in a superb performance of extraordinary virtuosity by Rebecca Vaughan, thirteen of Austen's beautifully observed women are assembled in one glorious distillation of 19th century feminism.
From scenes of high comedy to moments of profound pathos, Vaughan takes us on a rich journey into Austen's "two inches of ivory" featuring Lizzy Bennet, Emma Woodhouse, Anne Elliot, the Dashwood Sisters and many more, as they fall in and out of love, make friends with some, alienate others and commit notorious improprieties!
Press Reviews
"Vaughan's performance was unfaultable...this is a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of women & is thoroughly recommended"
Edinburgh Guide
"Austen's Women could give a few tips to some comedy shows, not just in timing and subject material, but use of pathos and verisimilitude. Enjoy."
Edinburgh Evening News
"A startling feat of performance, portrayal, writing & direction...each character has been carefully created and each is a piece in itself...a strongly recommended show"
Fringe Review
"A loving homage...the piece is tightly corseted, but frilly, flowing and flamboyant in all the right places"
The Stage
Performances
| 20th Apr 2010 to 9th May 2010 | |
| Tues – Sat 7.30pm | |
| Saturday matinee 2.30pm | |
| Sunday 4pm |
