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Love and Friendship Screening with Q & A with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Whit Stillman

Love and Friendship Screening with Q & A with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Whit Stillman

This Monday 23rd October there will be a screening of Love and Friendship alongside a Q and A with Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Whit Stillman.

The screening is in association with Jane Austen 200 Limerick and will be taking place at the University Concert Hall at 7:30 pm.

Enjoy a Q&A session with Oscar-nominated screen-writer and director Whit Stillman after his 2016 award-winning Austen-adaptation comedy movie. Starring Kate Beckinsale and Stephen Fry, the film follows the exploits of recently widowed Lady Susan as she tries to secure wealthy husbands for her daughter and herself. The Q&A will be hosted by editor and literary scholar, Niall MacMonagle.


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This year marks Jane Austen’s 200th anniversary with Jane Austen 200 will consist of a series of events held from July to December 2017 covering theatre, screen, Regency fashion, afternoon tea, workshops and talks celebrating Austen and all things Georgian.

Jane Austen 200 was launched in July with an afternoon tea event at No. 1 Perry Square. The afternoon was in celebration of Jane Austen 200 included some great chat on Jane Austen novels for all her enthusiasts, as well as a brief talk on the history of afternoon tea, and life in the Georgian era.

The Jane Austen 200 event was held in the very suitable location of No.1 Pery Square. No.1 Pery Square overlooks the handsome, tree-lined Peoples Park in Limericks historic Georgian Quarter. This luxurious and intimate boutique townhouse is situated just a 5-minute walk from the city centre and train/bus station which is perfect for anyone wishing to attend.

Guests also enjoyed a welcome address by the curator of Jane Austen 200, Limerick and Austen author, Rose Servitova, who recently released her new book ‘The Longbourne Letters’.

For more on Jane Austen 200 click here
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