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Jane Eyre
Director
Sally Cookson
Company
National Theatre / Bristol Old Vic
Role
Rev. Wood / Musician
Type
Theatre
about the show.
The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.
Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.
This innovative reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.
Reviews
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Aflame with passion. A picture of exultant feminism
Observer
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Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some
Mail On Sunday
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Sally Cookson's Jane Eyre is a joy to watch. It has a vibrancy that captures the spirit of the novel, and the spirit of its heroine
Time Out
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Original, engaging and unexpectedly funny. Full of intelligent detail
Daily Telegraph
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A fresh, exciting and endlessly inventive production
Evening Standard
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Sally Cookson's adaptation of Brontë's 1847 novel gives it the best stage workout it's had in years
Sunday Times
CAST
Ben Cutler
Dami Olukoya
Matthew Churcher
David Ridley
Francesca Tomlinson
Paul Mundell
Alex Heane
Hannah Bristow
Melanie Marshall
Lynda Rooke
Evelyn Miller
Jenny Johns
Tim Delap
Nadia Clifford
CREATIVE
Director
Dramaturg
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Composed by
Sound Designer
Movement director
Sally Cookson
Mike Akers
Michael Vale
Katie Sykes
Aideen Malone
Benji Bower
Dominic Bilkey
Dan Canham
Trailer
Behind the scenes
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