Improvised Jane Austen

About this show

"...countless laughs...whimsical homage to the illustrious author." -- Chicago Reader Improvised Jane Austen continues its entirely improvised tales of love and laughter this summer. Audiences will enjoy an evening with wit and heart in equal measure with an improvised rom-com for everyone, whether you love Austen or just like to laugh! Improvised Jane Austen currently performs Saturday nights at 6:00 pm at iO Theater and tickets are $20. "...[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 Join Improvised Jane Austen for the signature romantic comedy and social satire of the beloved author, improvised by Chicago's top comedic talent. Celebrate all things love, friendship, and Austen this Summer. “...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 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 Reader’s Best of Chicago, and was featured on WTTW playlist, in Time Out, the Chicago Tribune and on a their list of what to do on Valentine’s Day, on WGN’s Daytime Chicago in 2024 and 2026 and on CBS News Chicago. Learn more: https://improvisedjaneausten.com/