Austen walkabout with the National Trust

Sunday 18 March 2018

Following 'The Importance of Being Earnest' at 16 New Street in 2017, the National Trust for Jersey has invited The Natural Theatre Company to perform their walkabout show, Austen Undone, in and around The Georgian House, next week.

The Natural Theatre Company produces interactive walkabout street theatre, combining visual comedy with an eye for detail.

Previously showcased at the Jane Austen festival in Bath, 'Austen Undone' is described as a “who’s who” and “what’s what?” of Austen’s life and works. “It doesn’t matter whether you are an Austen fanatic or you have never picked up one of her novels”, says Director Andy Burnham, “what we love about these tours is that they are for anyone and everyone.”

The Trust is hopeful that, as well as entertaining the audience, the production will provide an insight into Georgian dress and social history at the turn of the 19^th century.

The story will begin inside The Georgian House and as the plot unfolds, the audience will follow the actors out onto the streets of St. Helier.

The Georgian House is the perfect backdrop for Jane Austen’s works, as all of her novels are set in Regency homes such as 16 New Street.

The proposed timetable for the week includes two shows at lunchtime, at 13:00 and 14:00 aimed at office workers and school groups, plus three performances in the evening at 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00. Due to space restrictions inside the house, the audience capacity is limited to 25 guests per performance.