"The Jane Austen Experience at Chawton Hampshire is proving to be one of its most popular offerings. Its programme takes guests to where Ms. Austen spent the last eight years of her life, the home where she wrote masterpieces like Emma and Pride and Prejudice. Your VIPs will be treated to a champagne reception and a talk about the film, followed by a live performance of 18th-century music in Ms. Austen's drawing room on her personal piano."
- The Luxury Travel Advisor (US)
"The Dickens" events held in the Library of his former home in Bloomsbury are private theatrical performances that dramatise Dickens’ life and works. They really do bring literature to life and encourage audiences to go home and read his books again"
- Hampstead & Highgate Express
A word with Dr Johnson
"Dear Diane and Michael, I had a lovely evening on Saturday at the Johnson House, very enjoyable indeed. Please, put me down for the Dickens evening on 25th January. I’ve told several of my friends I went with to The Messsiah last night about your new venture and I think all three will be in touch with you in a due course.
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- Michelle (M) Barnet (Herts)
"Thank you so much for such an enjoyable evening. Lovely warm welcome!. Excellent guided tour of Dr Johnson’s House by Stephanie the young curator, who fed us with a fund of fascinating historical facts about the learned gentleman’s life and loves. But the high spot of the evening was provided by Karin Fernald the actress, The enormous amount of research she must have put into it really showed as she regaled us with a wide range of readings, quotations and pictures, fleshing out Dr. Johnson’s personality and friendships with the likes of Joshua Reynolds and the Thrale family. The delicious supper was truly the icing on the cake."
- Sue (S) Woking Surrey
"You must have been pleased with the final numbers at your wonderful Johnson evening last Saturday – seemed a good mix of people and the atmosphere was congenial and friendly.
Food and wine excellent and entertainment first class so all your efforts will surely be rewarded with new members.."
- Kate (S) Hampstead
Dinner with Dickens
"Friday evening was a great success. It was fascinating seeing Dickens’ house and having his books and character reflected so well by the excellent actor. He put on such a stunning performance, bringing back to mind the essence of Dickens’ books, it was almost overwhelming. I look forward to joining you for the Jane Austen evening."
- Lindsay, Cobham Surrey
"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening in Doughty Street. It was superbly organised and executed. It was a thrill to be in the house where Dickens lived and to see and hear his great, great great granddaughter give an enthralling talk about her book 'Katey' and Dickens himself. The food was delicious and it was fun to see many new faces as well. I went home full of hunger to read Dickens again. It was one of the best cultural evenings I've attended since coming to London."
- Dr.R.Wormell, S. London
"The Dickens’ evening was fantastic. I really felt that the actor caught the character absolutely perfectly, especially when he read the murder of Nancy by Sykes in Oliver Twist, and his rendition of parts of The Pickwick Papers held me spellbound. A big well done from me and I suspect all the Dickens junkies who were present."
- Ron Benning, Rochester Kent
"We really enjoyed ourselves so much. We could not find fault with anything, warm reception, very good food, brilliant acting, very well looked after. Who could ask for more?"
- Sally Collins, Sandridge Herts
An Evening with Jane Austen
"I just wanted to say how much Rosemary and I enjoyed Sunday evening at Jane Austen’s House. It was so well done and has awoken our interest in all of Jane Austen’s works."
- Clive, Farnham Surrey
"How pleased you must have been that the event was so well received. The excellent talk by Louise West was very evocative of the times, particularly with the readings from the novels. It was a lovely idea too, before the recital, to have the drink/break to explore the house and grounds with time to buy souvenirs of the day. The recital itself was superb with such talented musicians and the audience participation. I look forward to hearing about your future ventures."
- Athalinda McIntosh, Surrey
"Thank you for arranging the trip to the Jane Austen House, we couldn’t have asked for a better outing – you even organised the weather. It was so enjoyable and you both looked after us so well. Thank you for all your hard work."
- Marceline Earnshaw, St. Albans Herts
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