Unexpected Austen

Unexpected Austen

Unley Town HallUnley, SA
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 3 pm ACST
Overview

Join us for a light-hearted exploration of lesser-known aspects of Jane Austen’s world.

Dr Julia Miller, author of Crime and Prejudice (shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print prize 2025) will draw on Jane Austen’s writing to discuss aspects of crime in the Regency era. We also have Gillian Dooley, author of She Played and Sang: Jane Austen and Music, with friends, to perform a selection of songs that Austen enjoyed, showcasing the author’s dark humour and exquisite musical taste. Expect the unexpected!

Saturday 2 May, 1.30 - 3pm

Unley Town Hall, Oxford Terrace, Unley


Cost $5 to be paid on booking, bookings essential, bookings available 24 March. Book online via Eventbrite or phone 8372 5100.

Please note: booking payments are non-refundable.

Join us for a light-hearted exploration of lesser-known aspects of Jane Austen’s world.

Dr Julia Miller, author of Crime and Prejudice (shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print prize 2025) will draw on Jane Austen’s writing to discuss aspects of crime in the Regency era. We also have Gillian Dooley, author of She Played and Sang: Jane Austen and Music, with friends, to perform a selection of songs that Austen enjoyed, showcasing the author’s dark humour and exquisite musical taste. Expect the unexpected!

Saturday 2 May, 1.30 - 3pm

Unley Town Hall, Oxford Terrace, Unley


Cost $5 to be paid on booking, bookings essential, bookings available 24 March. Book online via Eventbrite or phone 8372 5100.

Please note: booking payments are non-refundable.

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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In-person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Unley Town Hall

Oxford Terrace

Unley, SA 5061

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