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Gifts for the Austentatious

Austentatious Gift Guide display featuring Jane Austen-themed gifts including a Sense and Sensibility book, Austen mugs, quote candle, votive, bath soap, earrings, and Regency-inspired accessories at the American Shakespeare Center.

Smart. Stylish. Literary.
Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or a just-because moment, the Blackfriars Playhouse is your destination for gifts with wit, charm, and literary flair.
From standing ovations to smart souvenirs, this guide is packed with gifts that bring Jane Austen’s spirit to the stage—and into your hands.

A Theatre Experience She’ll Never Forget

Nothing says “I love you” like a shared story. This spring, Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility comes to life onstage at the Blackfriars Playhouse in a vibrant, funny, and heartfelt production.

Sense and Sensibility at the American Shakespeare Center – promotional photo featuring two actors in Regency-era costumes, one pointing dramatically, the other smiling, set against a brown background.

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day plan?
Bring her to the Sunday, May 11 matinee at 2:00 PM and make it even sweeter with a Bard & Bites snack box from North Ridge Café.

  • Available before select Sunday matinees
  • $17 per box
  • Pre-order required by the Friday before your show
  • Pick up in the lobby before the performance
Book Tickets to Sense & Sensibility

Not Sure What She’ll Love? Send an ASC E-Gift Card

An image of the American Shakespeare Center eGift Card featuring the ASC logo with black and orange colors, overlaid on a vibrant background of the Blackfriars Playhouse interior. The audience in the playhouse is clapping and engaged, capturing the lively and immersive atmosphere of live theatre. Good for any show. Great for any theatre lover.
ASC e-gift cards are available online—redeemable for performances, education programs, and special events. Send by email or print to gift in person.

Purchase an ASC E-Gift Card

 

Austen-Inspired Gifts at the Blackfriars Playhouse

Sense & Sensibility – Puffin in Bloom Edition A story of sisterhood, heartbreak, and hard-won wisdom—wrapped in a floral cover by Rifle Paper Co.'s Anna Bond. This illustrated classic brings Jane Austen’s beloved Dashwood sisters to life in a gift-worthy edition that’s as emotionally rich as it is visually stunning.

Sense & Sensibility – Puffin in Bloom Edition

A story of sisterhood, heartbreak, and hard-won wisdom—wrapped in a floral cover by Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond. This illustrated classic brings Jane Austen’s beloved Dashwood sisters to life in a gift-worthy edition that’s as emotionally rich as it is visually stunning.
Jane Austen Bath Soap – Suds and Sensibility It is a truth universally acknowledged that anyone in possession of good hygiene must be in want of a soap. This lavender-scented bar leaves you fresh, clean, and suitably agreeable. Elegant packaging makes it a perfect gift—for yourself or your favorite member of the gentry.

Jane Austen Bath Soap – Suds and Sensibility

It is a truth universally acknowledged that anyone in possession of good hygiene must be in want of a soap. This lavender-scented bar leaves you fresh, clean, and suitably agreeable. Elegant packaging makes it a perfect gift—for yourself or your favorite member of the gentry.
Jane Austen Secular Saint Candle Show your devotion to the patron saint of hidden greatness, cleverness, and sharp prose. Light it to inspire your next book club, writing session, or well-timed exit. Features a full-color portrait on the front and a tongue-in-cheek invocation on the back.

Jane Austen Secular Saint Candle

Show your devotion to the patron saint of hidden greatness, cleverness, and sharp prose. Light it to inspire your next book club, writing session, or well-timed exit. Features a full-color portrait on the front and a tongue-in-cheek invocation on the back.
Jane Austen Mini Planter A cozy ceramic nod to the queen of character. Perfect for windowsills, desks, or nightstands—whether you’re growing basil, Sweet William, or something entirely your own. Literary charm, rooted.

Jane Austen Mini Planter

A cozy ceramic nod to the queen of character. Perfect for windowsills, desks, or nightstands—whether you’re growing basil, Sweet William, or something entirely your own. Literary charm, rooted.
Jane Austen Quotes Zipper Bag Covered in Austen’s most quotable lines, this fully lined pouch is ideal for pens, receipts, or ribbon-bound letters. It features a 2” gusset so it stands on its own—ready to hold whatever your story requires.

Jane Austen Quotes Zipper Bag

Covered in Austen’s most quotable lines, this fully lined pouch is ideal for pens, receipts, or ribbon-bound letters. It features a 2” gusset so it stands on its own—ready to hold whatever your story requires.
Jane Austen Quotes Mug A wraparound tribute to Austen’s wit, this ceramic mug features her portrait alongside a chorus of iconic quotes—from biting truths to elegant one-liners. A perfect pick for your favorite reader, tea drinker, or charmingly opinionated friend.

Jane Austen Quotes Mug

A wraparound tribute to Austen’s wit, this ceramic mug features her portrait alongside a chorus of iconic quotes—from biting truths to elegant one-liners. A perfect pick for your favorite reader, tea drinker, or charmingly opinionated friend.
Jane Austen Finery Color-Changing Mug Morning walk or evening gala? This heat-activated mug transforms with your tea. Watch five Regency-era ladies change from day dresses to ballgowns as your beverage warms the cup. Comes boxed and ready to charm. 12 oz ceramic | Hand wash only | Not dishwasher safe

Jane Austen Finery Color-Changing Mug

Morning walk or evening gala? This heat-activated mug transforms with your tea. Watch five Regency-era ladies change from day dresses to ballgowns as your beverage warms the cup. Comes boxed and ready to charm.
12 oz ceramic | Hand wash only | Not dishwasher safe
Jane Austen Enamel Pin Set A portrait of the author herself, paired with a colorful stack of her most beloved books. This die-cast enamel pin duo adds a literary touch to any tote, jacket, or cardigan. Set of two with secure rubber backs.

Jane Austen Enamel Pin Set

A portrait of the author herself, paired with a colorful stack of her most beloved books. This die-cast enamel pin duo adds a literary touch to any tote, jacket, or cardigan. Set of two with secure rubber backs. 
Handmade Jewelry by Charlotte Beagle Designed and donated by local artist Charlotte Beagle, these one-of-a-kind earrings and bracelets draw inspiration from classic literature and the natural world. Every piece makes a subtle, stunning statement—and every purchase directly supports the American Shakespeare Center.

Handmade Jewelry by Charlotte Beagle

Designed and donated by local artist Charlotte Beagle, these one-of-a-kind earrings and bracelets draw inspiration from classic literature and the natural world. Every piece makes a subtle, stunning statement—and every purchase directly supports the American Shakespeare Center.

100% of proceeds benefit ASC as a nonprofit arts organization.
Sonnet Candle – Jasmine, Violet & Orange Blossom Soft, elegant, and slightly dramatic—just like a good monologue. This handcrafted tin candle from Shakespeare Candle Company blends floral and citrus notes into a scent that feels like poetry. Ideal for cozy reading nights, journaling sessions, or setting the mood for your next plot twist.

Sonnet Candle – Jasmine, Violet & Orange Blossom

Soft, elegant, and slightly dramatic—just like a good monologue. This handcrafted tin candle from Shakespeare Candle Company blends floral and citrus notes into a scent that feels like poetry. Ideal for cozy reading nights, journaling sessions, or setting the mood for your next plot twist.

 

A Gift Worthy of a Janeite

Whether it’s a ticket to Sense & Sensibility, the ease of an e-gift card, or a shop item with personality, these gifts make a lasting impression.

All physical items are available exclusively at the Blackfriars Playhouse Gift Shop before performances and during intermission. E-gift cards can be purchased online anytime.

And with Jane Austen’s 250th birthday coming this December, there’s never been a better time to celebrate her legacy through theatre, thoughtfulness, and a touch of Austentatious style.

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