Mansion Concerts: A celebration of Jane Austen in words & music at Wakehurst, Sussex

⭐ A witty and intimate evening where music and theatre intertwine. Rather than following a traditional concert programme, this unique performance unfolds through lively conversations between Jane Austen’s best-loved characters, brought vividly to life by acclaimed soprano Claire Booth and actor Nina Wadia. Filled with sharp humour, gossip, romance and sparkling dialogue, the story is enhanced by beautiful musical interludes woven seamlessly throughout, with the music becoming an integral part of the narrative rather than a series of standalone performances.

A joyful celebration of Austen's wit and enduring characters – fresh, entertaining and anything but a history lesson. Get your tickets for Mansion Concerts: A celebration of Jane Austen in words & music!

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Highlights
🍃 Open‑air concert in a stunning landscape
✒️ Jane Austen’s world through her own words
📜 Script by Christine Croshaw
🌮 Enjoy food on‑site or bring your own picnic before the performance
👌🏻 Choose from 3 seating options (unreseved seating)
🪻 After hours access to Kew Wakehurst
🍸 Full bar with botanical cocktails, Pimm’s and Prosecco

General Info
📅 Date: Friday 10 July 2026
🕒 Time: 
- Open gates: 6 PM
- Concert starts: 7:30 PM
⏳ Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including a 30-minute interval
📍 Location: Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN, UK
👤 Age requirement: 8 years or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
🚗 Parking is included
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Combining botanical beauty, scientific innovation, and immersive natural landscapes, Kew Wakehurst is a wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex and home to the Millennium Seed Bank. Over 500 acres of diverse landscapes filled with plants from across the world make Wakehurst a living paradise for nature lovers.

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