Gothic drama and romance to bring Jane Austen tale to life in Hampton Hill

By Tilly O'Brien 27th Oct 2026

Local News by Tilly O'Brien 1 hour ago

A local theatre group, Youth Action Theatre (YAT), will be performing its production of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey at Hampton Hill Theatre next month.

YAT's production is running from Wednesday, 11 November - Saturday, 14 November with evening performances and a 2pm matinee on the Saturday.

The play's synopsis reads: "At the heart of the story is Catherine Morland, a spirited young reader whose love of Gothic novels sends her imagination into overdrive as she navigates the social whirl of Bath and the mysterious Northanger Abbey.

"Expect wit, romance, imagination and A LOT of Gothic drama as Catherine discovers that real life can be every bit as dramatic as the stories she loves!

"Our production embraces the spirit of Austen while creating a lively Regency world full of gossip, intrigue, comedy and unexpected surprises. This is an ensemble production, with our company bringing Bath and Northanger Abbey to life around Catherine's journey.

"Come for the Austen. Stay for the Gothic Drama."

Tickets are on sale now and can be bought here.

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