JANE AUSTEN AND LONDON
In a youthful letter from London, Jane writes ‘Here I am once more in this scene of Dissipation & vice, and I
begin already to find my Morals corrupted.’
Angela’s talk, illustrated with many images, reveals Jane’s changing experience of London through the years, both in her novels and in her life. Although Jane frequently sets the ‘bad things’ that happen in her books in London, in real life she found the city opened up her vision, giving her a new freedom and the gift of a deeper companionship with her brother Henry.
Entertaining extracts from the novels and letters illuminate this theme, keeping Jane Austen’s voice in our minds throughout.
“Angela Barlow’s presentation was both informative and enthralling. She showed us London through Jane Austen’s eyes and made us feel we were in the same room as her characters. Her sensitivity to time, place and personalities in Jane Austen’s world – as well as her humour – shine through this talk.” Penelope Byrde – Curator and Author
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JANE AUSTEN’S ACTORS; SARAH SIDDONS, EDMUND KEAN – AND HENRY CRAWFORD
Who were they, and why were they important to the author of Pride & Prejudice?
Angela once more brings an actor’s view to an entertaining Austen topic, as she looks at the significance of acting and the theatre in Jane’s life and work.
“…a resounding success – interesting, informative, entertaining and funny. Highly recommended!” Juliet Maclay, The Roxy, Axbridge
“Triumph is exactly what it was – you should have been at my table by the door and heard people’s comments as they left.” Hazel Jones, Jane Austen Society, SW Branch
“Angela is a marvellous storyteller. Do not miss an opportunity to hear her.” Ruth Sewell, Jane Austen Society, SW Branch
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JANE AUSTEN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AUNTS
“I have always maintained the importance of Aunts” – Jane Austen.
Darcy’s aunt Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Fanny Price’s Aunt Norris, and that most voluble of Austen aunts, Miss Bates, all appear in this talk by Angela Barlow, who maintains that no Austen novel is complete without an aunt. And then there’s Aunt Jane herself …
“I loved Angela’s sympathetic interpretation of Miss Bates, coming across as Jane Austen intended – a great talker, but also well-meaning, self-effacing, and generous. Lady Catherine and Mrs. Norris were rendered to perfection – and how moving to hear Jane’s nieces’ thoughts on their very special aunt.” Hazel Jones – author
“Angela’s talk was an imaginative blend of references to aunts, whether in Austen’s novels, to Jane herself, or to other literary aunts. Thoroughly enjoyable.” Janet Stow – audience member at Jane Austen Regency Week, Alton.
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JANE AUSTEN & CHARACTER: AN ACTOR’S VIEW
How did Jane Austen create her wonderfully original characters? And can an actor ever do justice to them on stage or screen?
Angela has taken her dramatic talk, Jane Austen & Character: an Actor’s View, all round England; also to Australia, and to the USA.
“A perfect mixture of information and entertainment, setting the tone for the start of our conference.“ Jane Austen Society of North America – 2010 Annual Conference
“Angela gave us a real insight into Jane Austen’s genius (and her own) and ensured the audience would never read Mrs. Elton in the same way again.” Marilyn Joice – Jane Austen Society, Northern Branch, UK
Talks presented with Maggie Lane:
Angela joins forces at frequent intervals with author and Austen authority Maggie Lane. Together they present Maggie’s inspiring Austen lectures. Some titles are:
WRITING TO THE END
I MUST LEAVE OFF BEING YOUNG
REAL AND IMAGINARY INVALIDS IN EMMA
JANE AUSTEN AND BATH
NOT THE ONLY WIDOW IN BATH
And a double bill celebrating Mansfield Park:
THE LIFE OF MRS INCHBALD Maggie Lane
ON LOVERS’ VOWS Angela Barlow
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