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Jane Eyre

Why see Jane Eyre?

reader, she married him

Charlotte Bronte's seminal novel comes to life on the Alley Theatre's Hubbard Stage in spring 2024 in this adaptation by Elizabeth Williamson, directed by Eleanor Holdridge. Follow the story of a young woman who beats the odds against the bad fortune that life has bestowed upon her, as she escapes poverty as an orphan, falls in love with an aloof aristocrat, and suffers a huge betrayal.

What is the story?

 Jane Eyre is a soul-stirring journey of bravery and love that begins when Jane, an orphaned young woman is sent to the home of the mysterious Mr. Rochester to become a Governess.

Entering a house full of unnerving silence, Jane finds herself in the middle of a labyrinth of long-buried secrets and pain and finds herself drawn to her enigmatic employer. A gothic, dark yet ultimately hopeful love story, Jane Eyre was published in 1847 and became Charlotte Bronte's most successful novel.

Key Information

Audience

Jane Eyre is based on the literary classic and contains reference to suicide and brief descriptions of violence.

Run Time

One hour and 40 minutes

Dates

Finished May 5

Cast

Benji Bower
Will Bower
Craig Edwards
Felix Hayes
Phil King
Melanie Marshall
Simone Saunders
Maggie Tagney
Madeleine Worrall

Creative

Directed by Sally Cookson

Music by Benji Bower

Costume by Katie Sykes

Lighting Design by Aideen Malone

Movement Direction by Dan Canham

Set Design by Michael Vale

Sound by Mike Beer

Reviews

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1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Linda Coveler

Jane eyre

Acting was excellent. It was well done. Great staging ... Read more
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