Jane Austen Festival Australia 2012

Jane Austen Festival Australia 2012 will commence with a welcome get-together on Thursday 12 April 2012,
followed by an evening of food & entertainment on Friday 13 April and the Jane Austen Festival Ball on Saturday 14 April.
This is a season ticketed event and patrons will enjoy a range of regency delicacies and wonderful entertainment.

From Friday the 13-15 April the Jane Austen Festival runs from 9am-late.

During the day participants can choose from a range of workshops and activities and enjoy the fun and excitement of the regency/napoleonic world.

In the evening participants are invited to theatrical and musical events as well as everybody's favourite, The Jane Austen Festival Ball.

Bookings are essential and can be made online.

Participants often wear costumes to the daytime events, however this is always optional.
We do ask that you make an attempt to dress for the evening events.
Dress hire and purchase requests must be made by February 1, 2012.

2012 program of events

Thursday Night - Opening Launch at the National Film & Sound Archives, followed by a special film screening.

Friday Night - Regency Variety Night! An evening of various pleasures! From improvised dramatic performances, to singing, display dances, musical numbers and scripted performances – all with a Regency flavour! A regency soiree with a 21st century twist. Light supper provided at interval.

Saturday - Festival Country Fayre Nestled on the beautiful lawns of St Johns Church this is an opportunity to purchase a good book or join in the archery competition. Additional stalls include haberdashers and milliners as well as tea and delicious cakes.

Saturday Night - Jane Austen Festival Ball Relive the romance and frivolity of Regency times with a grand ball complete with candlelight, regency treats and traditional live music. Light supper provided at interval.

Sunday Morning - Costumed Promenade Join over 100 people dressed in Regency costume for this spectacular feature of the Festival. Departing from the Commonwealth Park Chess Board, the promenade takes about one hour and finishes nearby for a regency potluck picnic.

http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au/