Jane Eyre in Toronto

The Toronto Fashion Monitor informs us that

On Saturday, November 26, 2005, George Brown Theatre School takes centre stage at a gala celebration of its new home at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, in the Distillery Historic District. When the Act 1, Scene 1 curtain rises, theatre school patrons will be treated to a stellar night of entertainment, including a cocktail reception and tour of the Young Centre followed by a gourmet dinner at and performances. (...)

Attendees will be entertained by fantastic headliner acts from the theatre school students including; a fencing demonstration of stage combat, a scene from the fall production of the great classic Jane Eyre, and a musical number from the Stephen Sondheim hit Follies.

So, this way we have known that from 9 November to 19 the Polly Teale's adaptation of Jane Eyre has been staged at the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto:

2005-2006 GEORGE BROWN THEATRE SCHOOL SEASON OF PLAYS

JANE EYRE by Charlotte Bronte, adapted for the stage by Polly Teale
Director: Rosemary Dunsmore
November 9-19, 2005

One of the most famous novels of all time, Jane Eyre is the story of a young governess, who captures the heart of her enigmatic employer, Edward Rochester, only to discover that he is already married to a woman who, although alive, is mad. A classic tale of romance, adventure, and mystery.


Categories: In_the_News, Theatre, Jane_Eyre, Charlotte_Brontë