People go again and again to this evening of Jane Austen-themed improv comedy.

Based on the concept of a hastily improvised play in the style of an Austen novel - the title of which is decided by one member of the audience moments before the cast go on stage - it carries the risk of being far too clever by half.

But on Friday night the production was carried off with such aplomb and a self-deprecating charm that an audience surely couldn’t respond in any other way than with a resounding "Bravo!".

After a brilliantly funny introduction by an esteemed Austen Professor (one of the cast) the five actors quickly began building characters and creating scenes based on the suggestion The Revenge Of The Younger Sister, which would build to a finale almost exactly an hour later.

The actors, miked up so we caught every nuanced word, were excellently quick-witted, and delighted in gently taking the mickey out of each other, adding to the whole comic effect.

Weaving in archaic speech with modern concepts and brand names (including online dating site Tinder), the characters also used visual gags such as Jeremy’s ‘gaity’ walk; nuns on treadmills, and a sadistic, strutting vicar.

Highly recommended.