NEWS
Emma
Clueless in Highbury
Novel by Jane Austen
Adaptation by Evelyn Gard
Eight performances
September 25, 26, 27, 2026
OSBORNE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
500 Hawthorne Avenue
Derby, Connecticut
Rain or shine! Exterior scenes will be relocated indoors in the event of rain.
A Novel Experience invites you to immerse yourself in a captivating adaptation of a timeless tale by one of the world's most beloved authors.
When she wrote Emma, Jane Austen declared that she would "make a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." Austen's prediction proved beautifully wrong. For more than 200 years, audiences have loved Emma precisely because her messy, human flaws make her one of Austen's most vibrant and relatable leading ladies.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the world of literature, and get ready to step out of your seat and into a story that has helped shaped the literary landscape for over two centuries. Learn more
September 25, 26 & 27, 2026
a new, immersive, adaptation of
Jane Austen's
Emma
Free and open to the public.
All reserved spaces currently are filled.
Please email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov
with reservation questions, and to be placed on the waitlist.
Guests without reservations are welcome to enjoy the park and the outdoor scenes, and to stand-by in the event of no-shows.
Standbys are especially for the earlier performances.
Our full-service production team creates memorable entertainment for both intimate and large-scale events.
We specialize in crafting and/or editing engaging content for social media, polished scripts, speeches, and event narratives.
Headshots, audition reels, photography, event promotion, advertising, and media relations services.
Refine and master essential techniques as you prepare for performances, build confidence,
and hone your craft.
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