Almost Austen

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Musicals and Opera (opera, musical theatre)

  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Catherine, a modern girl in love with Jane Austen’s world, can’t believe her luck when she meets her very own Mr Tilney. Follow her romantic ups and downs through songs from musicals and opera, as real life and fantasy collide. Performed by Louise Geller, opera singer trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, accompanied by piano. Following the success of her 2019 Fringe debut show, The Comedy of Operas, Louise returns with the hit show of the Jane Austen Festival: Almost Austen. Audiences have called it 'an absolute joy', '12 out of 10', 'highly recommended'.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The audience enter the venue from Merchant Street, with the box office located on street level. 3 steps or a lift provide access to the upper foyer, with snack bar and toilets on this level. The space is located immediately off the upper foyer, with one row of seats on the same level. A shallow rake provides additional seating.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Jen 13 days ago

This was a charming and energetic performance, and Louise is clearly a very talented singer. I found the song choices a bit incoherent, though, and I would have liked at least some continuity in genre. Original songs would have elevated this production to incorporate the song breaks more seamlessly into the narrative.
For a show about Austen, there could have been a little more critical analysis of Austen, rather than a retelling of one of her books.

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Tomas 15 days ago

Funny and heart warming story as well as beautiful songs. All complemented by Louise's flawless voice and engaging acting. I warmly recommend this show!

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Rosie from Bath 15 days ago

What an amazing voice Louise has. If you love numbers from old musicals, new musicals and some well known joyful opera arias this is for you. Add the comical and superbly written Jane Austin-like script and you have Almost Austin. Fabulous. Don't miss this performance.

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Emma Thomson 16 days ago

What a wonderful show, a must for any Janeite! I loved the excerpts from Northanger Abbey and how they helped weave the story, also the songs added so much. I particularly enjoyed those from old classic musicals, I could have danced all night from My Fair Lady being the stand out for me. Go see this!

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EW 18 days ago

A delightful "rom-com opera" brought to life by Louise's exceptional voice! Her singing was exquisite (despite the less than stellar acoustics in the venue) and acting was a delight to watch! 5/5 and highly recommended!

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Fringe Review 13 days ago

Art can give us inspiration and comfort, sometimes it also can teach us great lessons ... For the audience this means a highly entertaining hour with laughter and very varied and exceptionally well sung music.

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