Improvised Jane Austen

Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday all winter long with Improvised Jane Austen! Just one day cannot encapsulate a proper observation of Jane Austen’s life and work. Revel with us as we extol Jane’s wit, work, and vivacity. 

Join us for the rest of the winter to keep the party going.

“…countless laughs…whimsical homage to the illustrious author.” — Chicago Reader

“…[They] took it, owned it and created some really funny and touching moments….an evening of silliness and indulgence….make running amok look like delicious fun.” — PerformInk Chicago

“…Improvised Jane Austen is one of the strongest improv troupes in the city. They have the ability to use Austen’s 19th century wit and sarcasm and make it recognizable for a 21st-century audience.” –Scapi Magazine

Established in 2008, Improvised Jane Austen is a comedic ensemble that creates unscripted performances using Jane Austen’s tropes, themes, and language to create a satirical romantic comedy set in Regency-era England. Playing in Austen’s world, Improvised Jane Austen’s stories delight 21st century audiences with a modern sense and sensibility. The current cast of 20+ performers rotate weekly, creating a new ensemble for every show. Come for the humor, stay for the heart!

Throughout the show’s run, Improvised Jane Austen has been Chicago Reader Recommended, named a PerformInk Critics’ Pick, voted Best sketch/improv troupe 2019 in the Chicago Reader’s “Best of Chicago” and was featured on WTTW playlist, in Time Out, the Chicago Tribune, on WGN’s Daytime Chicago and most recently on CBS News Chicago.

Doors open at 7:00PM, show starts at 7:30PM.

Learn more: https://improvisedjaneausten.com/