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On Tour: Jane Eyre

devised by the Company
based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë

From April 2017
Running Time: 3 hours inc interval

UK Tour

Jane Eyre on Tour. 'Theatre at its most imaginative' 5 star review from Daily Mail

On Tour: Jane Eyre

Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be touring the UK from April 2017. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson.

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.

Confirmed tour dates for 2017:
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Richmond Theatre
Monday 12 – Saturday 17 June
Book tickets for the Richmond Theatre

Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre
Monday 19 – Saturday 24 June
Book tickets for the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre
Tuesday 27 June – Saturday 1 July
Book tickets for Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Newcastle, Theatre Royal
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 July
Book tickets for the Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Milton Keynes Theatre
Monday 10 – Saturday 15 July
Book tickets for the Milton Keynes Theatre

Norwich Theatre Royal
Monday 17 - Saturday 22 July
Book tickets for the Norwich Theatre Royal

Brighton, Theatre Royal
Monday 24 – Saturday 29 July
Book tickets for the Theatre Royal, Brighton

Leeds, Grand Theatre
Monday 31 July – Saturday 5 August
Book tickets for the Grand Theatre, Leeds

Belfast, Grand Opera House
Monday 21 – Saturday 26th August
Book tickets for the Grand Opera House, Belfast

Aberdeen, His Majesty’s
Monday 28 August – Saturday 2 September
Book tickets for His Majesty's, Aberdeen

Birmingham, Repertory Theatre
Monday 4 – Saturday 16 September
Book tickets for Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Hull, New Theatre
Monday 18 – Saturday 23 September
Book tickets for Hull New Theatre

Further dates and venues to be added

5 star rating

'Aflame with passion. A picture of exultant feminism.'

Observer
5 star rating

'Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some.'

Mail On Sunday
4 star rating

‘Original, engaging and unexpectedly funny. Full of intelligent detail.’

Daily Telegraph
4 star rating

‘A fresh, exciting and endlessly inventive production.’

Evening Standard

Jane Eyre Tour Production Gallery

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Hannah Bristow and Nadia Clifford
Hannah Bristow and Nadia Clifford

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Hannah Bristow, Evelyn-Miller and Lynda-Rooke
Hannah Bristow, Evelyn-Miller, Lynda-Rooke

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Melanie Marshall
Melanie Marshall

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Nadia Clifford
Nadia Clifford

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo of the Company
The Jane Eyre Company

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Tim Delap and Nadia Clifford
Tim Delap and Nadia Clifford

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo of the Company
The Jane Eyre Company

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo of the Company
The Jane Eyre Company

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Hannah Bristow and Nadia Clifford
Hannah Bristow and Nadia Clifford

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Hannah Bristow, Evelyn-Miller and Lynda-Rooke
Hannah Bristow, Evelyn-Miller, Lynda-Rooke

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Melanie Marshall
Melanie Marshall

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Nadia Clifford
Nadia Clifford

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo of the Company
The Jane Eyre Company

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo with Tim Delap and Nadia Clifford
Tim Delap and Nadia Clifford

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo of the Company
The Jane Eyre Company

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Jane Eyre 2017 Production photo of the Company
The Jane Eyre Company

Photo by Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

Cast

Production team

Jane Eyre on Tour | Trailer

Following a critically-acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre is touring the UK, before returning to the Lyttelton Theatre this autumn.

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Jane Eyre Tour cast and production team images

Photo by
Alex Rumford
Photo by
Alex Rumford
Photo by
Alex Rumford
Photo by
Alex Rumford

Jane Eyre: The Devising Process

Director Sally Cookson and the original Jane Eyre Company talk about bringing Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece to life on stage.

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Jane Eyre Education

Ideal for teaching KS4-KS5 curriculum in English and Drama
Sally Cookson’s thrilling adaptation of this classic novel is a fantastic production for students studying English and Drama at KS4-5.  Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Bronte’s 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.  A range of short films are available to support your students’ visit to the production.

Jane Eyre Devising Workshop
Director Sally Cookson’s adaptation focuses on the life-story rather than love story of Jane Eyre.  This highly practical workshop, led by a member of the play’s creative team, looks at how this text was brought to life through devising and provides opportunities to find the voice of well-known characters and much-loved storylines through movement, music and improvisation.
Suitable for teachers, practitioners or KS4-5 drama students.
Cost £180
These will be offered via venues where the production is playing, at selected times during the run. Please contact your local theatre for full details.