The World of Austen
An exclusive cinematic festival of wit romance and reinvention celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.
This carefully curated film season explores the numerous adaptations of her enduring, vivid works.
Still as vital as ever, their sparring characters, sharp dialogue and close examination of relationships and hierarchy show the enduring power of the same themes across a variety of genres and times.
Join us for a special opening night on 27th June when you book for CLUELESS too, with a complimentary welcome drink and themed evening in the cinema Lounge bar.
Max ticket price £12.
About Clueless the Musical
This season is presented by Clueless The Musical, a ‘fun, fabulous’ (Independent) ‘a non-stop party’ (Radio Times) now showing at our sister site the Trafalgar Theatre.
The energetic production features a charming book by Amy Heckerling, the original film’s writer-director, with an evocative original score by KT Tunstall and lyrics by Glenn Slater.
The energetic production features a charming book by Amy Heckerling, the original film’s writer-director, with an evocative original score by KT Tunstall and lyrics by Glenn Slater.
Clueless (30th Anniversary)
A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil’s popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way. The film boasts a sharp reinvention of EMMA for its script, and a standout performance from Alicia Silverstone. This is a veritable cult classic and is widely regarded as one of the best teen comedies of all time.
Pride and Prejudice (20th Anniversary)
Joe Wright’s captivating adaptation stars Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two characters, Mr Darcy’s overly reserved nature threatens the fledgling relationship in this fresh and enjoyable film.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary in this relentlessly charming modern spin on PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Renee Zellwegger – what more do you need?
Parent and Baby screening included.
Parent and Baby screening included.
Mansfield Park
More entangled amours and beautifully drawn characters feature in this potent and underrated adaptation which follows a young woman sent to live with her wealthy relatives at a grand estate. Featuring Frances O’Connor, Harold Pinter, Lindsay Duncan, Alessandro Nivola and more.
Emma
Reimagined as CLUELESS and now CLUELESS THE MUSICAL, this lively film follows Gwyneth Paltrow as she enjoys playing matchmaker for those around her. Charming, auspicious and elegant entertainment with profound chemistry.
Parent and Baby screening included.
Parent and Baby screening included.
Chiswick Book Festival 2025
Chiswick will further celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with Gill Hornby, president of the Jane Austen Society and author of Miss Austen at this year’s Chiswick Book Festival. ‘Jane Austen: Fact and Fiction’ will also feature the director and cast members of the hit BBC drama series Miss Austen on September 11th at Chiswick House & Gardens.
