Sense and Sensibility

Love, heartbreak, family drama, and the rules of polite society collide in Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s original STS adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. Directed by Jessie Wise, this lively outdoor production brings Austen’s beloved story to Heritage Square Historical Society in Fayetteville, North Carolina, March 4–7 and 11–14, 2027. Arrive early for our signature preshow concert, then settle in for a playful, immersive take on Austen’s world—with all the romance, rivalry, and ridiculousness you could want.

Experience Sense and Sensibility the Sweet Tea Shakespeare way: outdoors, up close, energetic, and designed to bring audiences into the story. Supported by The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, The Capitol Encore Academy, and Cumberland Community Foundation.

Sweet Tea Shakespeare creates live(ly), unique, and fun theater experiences that blend traditional and contemporary elements. Known for our energetic performances and immersive staging, we bring people together through the power of storytelling, stagecraft, and song.