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Rachel Parris: Introducing Mrs Collins

19th March 2026

BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor and Jane Austen fanatic Rachel Parris invites us to follow Charlotte Lucas to Kent in this Pride and Prejudice sequel.

A founding member of the critically acclaimed improv comedy group Austentatious, Rachel Parris has lived and breathed all things Austen for 14 years, whilst also finding fame for her viral segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash.

Rachel’s novel, Introducing Mrs Collins, continues the story of sensible Charlotte Lucas who accepted stability over a romantic happy ending. But while Elizabeth Bennet may have turned away in judgement, Rachel injects new life into this character in a tale of love, loss and second chances. Join us to discover the source of Rachel’s passion for Jane Austen’s characters and explore our unending fascination with the Regency world. Rachel Parris is a founding member of the critically acclaimed touring comedy group, Austentatious.

Her viral segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash have garnered over 100 million views and she has also appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Would I Lie To You and QI. Rachel is also a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and I’m Sorry I Haven’t Got a Clue, and co-hosts the popular podcast How Was It For You with her husband Marcus Brigstocke. Rachel will be joined by chair Suzi Feay, a literary journalist and member of the Authors Club and Critics Circle. She hosts writers on her YouTube channel, Suzi's Book Bag.

Books will be sold at the talks and online by The Bookshop at Canterbury Christ Church University. Buy tickets for two talk events or more and receive a 5% discount on the face value of each ticket.

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£10 - £14.50

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Rachel Parris: Introducing Mrs Collins Augustine House
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