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From Chawton - written and performed by Beckis Cooper

As part of Belton Literary Festival and taking place in the stunning surroundings of the Saloon in Belton House, this one-woman play follows Jane Austen and a cast of her characters.

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Jane Austen has a problem. She has relocated to Chawton to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside but her lively cast of characters is causing her a lot of bother.

Come and join Mrs Elton, Mr Collins, Lydia Bennett and many more as they seek to entertain you and fight for their right to be heard in Jane’s novels.

This new play is written and performed by Beckis Cooper (the ‘phenomenal’ Unversed - at Stamford Arts, 2024 , Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Chawton House, Lamport Hall; Macbeth for the Tabard Theatre and Grace Notes for The Old Red Lion/King’s Head and Edinburgh Fringe.)

You can find out more about the artist here: www.beckiscooper.com

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Concession £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please arrive at Belton as normal. This event will be taking place in the Saloon on the upper ground floor of Belton House.

Accessibility

The upper ground floor of Belton House can be accessed by a stair climber which fits a standard wheelchair. There are accessible toilets on site (not in the House itself) as well as a Changing Places facility.

Other

Your ticket grants you admission to the site from 3.30pm. If you wish to arrive earlier, you will need to pay for admission to the Estate or show your membership card.

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