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BECOMING JANE is the story of the great, untold romance that inspired Jane Austen, played by Anne Hathaway. In the film, the willful and spirited young Austen is not ready to follow the conventions of her day but rather wants to pursue a writing career. That is, until she meets Tom Lefroy, a charming, roguish young Irishman played by James McAvoy.
BECOMING JANE imagines how the passionate romantic encounter between Austen and Lefroy influenced some of the author’s most famous novels.
The film also stars Julie Walters, James Cromwell and Maggie Smith. It is written by Sarah Williams and Kevin Hood, and directed by Julian Jarrold.
Storyline Journeys brings literature to life through live theatrical or musical performances in the former homes of the UK's literary greats. The Jane Austen Experience at Chawton Hampshire is proving to be one of Storyline's most popular events. They are therefore particularly pleased to be associated with Miramax Films & Classic Travel in jointly supporting Becoming Jane, the Miramax film released in the US in August.
This pretty hamlet is where Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her short life. This is also where she wrote and published her best loved works including Emma and Pride and Prejudice. Guests enjoy a champagne reception on arrival and a specially devised talk on 'Becoming Jane' Then in the intimacy of Jane's drawing room, (where she used to practise before breakfast) the discerning guest is treated to a live 18th century musical performance on Jane's square piano by Storyline's own professional musicians dressed in the costume of the day.
Complete the evening with fine dining at a wonderfully atmospheric restaurant in nearby Winchester or a lavish buffet supper at a nearby coaching inn.
- Bespoke private visits for two to eight people
- Exclusive visits for larger groups.
- A full range of fine dining options
- Luxury transport to and from the venue
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