Amy Cooke-Hodgson

HER LOST WORK RECOVERED, RESTORED AND ENTIRELY INVENTED

Undoubtedly one of the most talked about shows on the improvised comedy circuit, Austentatious: An Improvised Novel is an hour long comedy play spun in the inimitable style of Jane Austen – and based entirely on audience suggestions. A seasoned cast including fast-rising comics Cariad Lloyd & Rachel Parris, present an eloquent, irreverent, 100% improvised take on the works of Britain’s best-loved novelist. Performed in period costume with live ‘cello accompaniment, Austentatious is an immersive and hilarious treat for fans of Austen and improvised comedy alike.

The show has been performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Royal Festival Hall, The Old Vic Tunnels, Sitcom Mission and venues around the West End. Rather than offering the familiar roster of impro games and scenes, Austentatious present an ambitious story with all the trappings of Austen’s best work: rounded characters, delicate plotting, and real drama. Previous titles suggested by the audience have included: ‘Pride and Sandwiches’; ‘Man Filled Park’; ‘The Cat Who Made A Fine Match’; and the unlikely supernatural thriller ‘@Jane Austen: #Zombies’.

Currently resident at The Wheatsheaf, Rathbone Place [off Oxford St] : 8pm £5 Check www.austentatiousimpro.com for dates

Book seats by emailing: austenimpro@gmail.com

MONTHLY RESIDENCY at Leicester Square Theatre - check here for tickets: http://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873485733/events

Nice Words from Edinburgh:

'One of the most impressive comedy shows on the Fringe' ***** Chortle

'Witty, silly and gloriously funny' ***** The Skinny

'Plenty of talent to go around' **** ThreeWeeks

'A runaway hit' **** The Scotsman

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel is the brainchild of six-piece comedy ensemble The Milk Monitors. They are: Cariad Lloyd (Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2011), Rachel Parris (Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year Finalist 2011), Amy Cooke-Hodgson (Olivier Award winning La Boheme), Andrew Murray (Private Eye), Graham Dickson (I Never Get Dressed Till After Dark On Sundays) and Joseph Morpurgo (Shakespeare For Breakfast).

For dates of upcoming shows & more info visit: www.austentatiousimpro.com/shows/