The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged)

Written By:

Jessica Bedford, Kathryn MacMillan, Charlotte Northeast & Megan Winch

Directed By:

Ali Bendall

Playing From:

17 July – 22 August 2026

Synopsis

Three actors. Six novels. Countless romances, scandals, and witticisms — all in under 90 minutes! When a cast member drops out, two Janeites must train up an unsuspecting understudy, plunging audiences into a whirlwind of Austen’s greatest hits. Fast-paced, big-hearted, and endlessly funny, this irreverent love-letter will delight die-hard Austen fans and newcomers alike.

Tickets on sale Early 2026!

Dates and Times

Preview: Friday, 17 July 2026
Opening Night: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Closing Night: Saturday, 22 August 2026

Fridays and Saturdays at 7.30 pm
Sundays at 4.30 pm

Running Time

TBA

Production Credits

Director Ali Bendall
Production Manager Roger Gimblett
Stage Manager Natalie Hughes
Costume Designer Susan Carveth with Ali Bendall
Set Design Ali Bendall
Sound Designer Ali Bendall
Lighting Designer Cian Byrne
Set Build Tom Fahy
Set Fixtures Peter Curtis
Props Coordinator Natalie Hughes
Dialect Coach Benjamin Purser

Cast

Team Pride (The Actors)

Peter Hoekstra-Bass

Heidi Jilwan

Georgia Britt

 

Team Prejudice (Understudies/Stage Managers)

Harry Charlesworth

Isla Harris

Ali Bendall

Gallery

17 July – 22 August 2026

Genesian Theatre, 2B Gordon Street, Rozelle