The production will run at the Southwark Playhouse until the 24th October.
Production images have now been released for the London premiere of Jane Eyre A Musical, which has been written by John Caird and Paul Gordon, based on Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel.
Jane Eyre A Musical stars Charlie Burn (Jane) and Ashley Gilmour (Rochester) with Claire Greenway (Abbot/Grace Poole), Melad Hamidi (St John/Lord Ingram), Connor Wood (John Reed/Vicar), Jonathan Andrew Hume (Brocklehurst/Mason), Izzi Levine (Agnes/Leah/Jane’s Mother/Mary Ingram), Hannah Lindsey (Scatcherd/Bertha Mason), Isabelle Methven (Helen Burns/Bessie), Gemma Page (Reed/Fairfax) Eve Shanu-Wilson (Blanche/Sophie) with Poppy Jason (Young Jane/Adele) and Emily-Rose Samuel (Young Jane/Adele).
A story of ambition and independence, gothic mystery and great passionate love, Jane Eyre has enchanted generations and is brought into the 21st century with this new production.
Accompanied by an epic sweeping score, prepare to see Jane, the first feminist literary icon, like you never have before.
The musical is co-directed by RSC and National Theatre director John Caird, who previously adapted and co-directed the original production of Les Misérables in the West End, on Broadway and across the world. Broadway’s Megan McGinnis, star of Beauty and the Beast, Little Women and Beetlejuice, co-directs alongside him.
The full creative team includes Georgina Lamb – Choreographer, Morgan Large – Set & Costume Designer, Andrew Johnson – Sound Designer, James Whiteside – Lighting Designer, Ben Kubiak – Musical Director/Supervisor and Sarah-Jane Price – Casting Director.
Jane Eyre A Musical first premiered in Toronto in 1996 and was subsequently produced on Broadway in 2000, being nominated for five Tony Awards. Adam Blanshay Productions is partnering with the original Canadian producers, David and Hannah Mirvish, for the 30th Anniversary year of the show.
To book tickets visit: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/jane-eyre/