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Oklahoma Shakespeare: Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker


  • Oklahoma Shakespeare 2920 Paseo Oklahoma City, OK, 73103 United States (map)

Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker, by Erin Woods, based on the novels & letters of Jane Austen

Directed by Karis McMurry

December 5 - 22, 2024, Indoor Black Box Theatre

Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

A ball, a ball, a Christmas ball!

It is the year 1796, and you have been invited to a holiday celebration at the home of Jane Austen and her sister, Cassandra. The guest list includes some of Ms. Austen's most beloved characters, who invite you to dance, sing, and feast on sweet treats amongst wonderful company decked out in their finery for the Christmas holidays.

Join us for a celebration of the life and love of Jane Austen, as seen through the eyes of her most beloved characters. Celebrate and play along as you witness some of her most famous love stories come to life, then join the happy couples on the dance floor, play a festive parlor game, or simply sing along with your favorite Christmas carol. Participation is welcome, and cheer is infectious!

The performance is voluntarily interactive, fully scripted, full of dance, song, and plenty of ice cream! Come dressed as your favorite Jane Austen character, or simply come as you are. We wish you a very Merry Jane Austen Christmas!

A holiday classic, staged indoors during the month of December. Family friendly and exuberantly festive! Come one, come all, to our Christmas ball!