Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey

Reading Abbey RuinsReading, England
Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Overview

Summer outdoor theatre at its finest. Moving Parts Theatre Company's brand new adaptation of Jane Austen’s 'Northanger Abbey'.

The power of stories.

The power of the imagination.

This summer, Moving Parts Theatre Company brings you Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. A thrilling Gothic tale of dark deeds… or a playful, heartwarming Regency romance. Let’s find out, shall we?

Following the huge success of last summer’s Vanity Fair, this brand new adaptation of Austen’s most theatrical novel follows the fortunes of Catherine Morland, a wild devotee of “horrid” fiction. Growing up in a world of balls, bonnets and Bath society, Catherine dreams of discovering secrets, skeletons, and ancient mysteries. But does she have what it takes to become… a HEROINE?

Summer outdoor theatre at its finest. Moving Parts Theatre Company's brand new adaptation of Jane Austen’s 'Northanger Abbey'.

The power of stories.

The power of the imagination.

This summer, Moving Parts Theatre Company brings you Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. A thrilling Gothic tale of dark deeds… or a playful, heartwarming Regency romance. Let’s find out, shall we?

Following the huge success of last summer’s Vanity Fair, this brand new adaptation of Austen’s most theatrical novel follows the fortunes of Catherine Morland, a wild devotee of “horrid” fiction. Growing up in a world of balls, bonnets and Bath society, Catherine dreams of discovering secrets, skeletons, and ancient mysteries. But does she have what it takes to become… a HEROINE?

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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • all ages
  • In-person
  • Doors at 4pm

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Reading Abbey Ruins

Abbot's Walk

Reading RG1 3HW

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