14 Dec 2025

Penny Ashton: celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday

From Sunday Morning, 11:05 am on 14 December 2025

Poet, comedian and Jane Austen buff, Penny Ashton is marking 250 years since the novelist's birth with a new show, Austen Found. Conjured up with actor Lori Dungey (LOTR, M3GAN) and musician Greg Ward, the show is an improvised romp through the worlds of English gentry. 

Penny joins Jim to give him a taste of what audiences have in store and reveal her own personal connection to Austen. 

Penny Ashton performing for Promise & Promiscuity

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