Jane Eyre gets all the news

We have so much to post about today that we don't even know where to start! Let's start with Jane, alright?

First of all according to M&C Polly Teale's Jane Eyre opens today in the West End but our sources - mainly the Trafalgar Studios website - say that it opened on May 9. What's important, however, is that it's on - so go see it!

Secondly the stories of two girls where Jane Eyre becomes a landmark, rather than a novel.

Susan Holle is a young woman who was born with cerebral palsy. She worked hard and she's graduating in American Studies this year.

Holle always has been a voracious reader, her sister said. She was reading Jane Eyre in elementary school and always loved Shakespeare.

We'd like to congratulate Susan and wish her all the best - she has our admiration.

The other story is that of Sophie Worsley, who will be playing Adèle this summer in Blackpool:

The Rossall School pupil will face a busy summer as she plays Adele in a production of Jane Eyre at Blackpool's Grand Theatre. [...]

Sophie is currently combining her studies with twice weekly rehearsals for the Premier Theatre Company production of Jane Eyre, as the spoilt daughter of James Rochester.

Look! They have even added a new character called James Rochester. Seriously, you wouldn't think Edward is such a hard name to remember, but this is not the first time it is confused.

Peggy Brierley, who is directing Jane Eyre, said: "All of us on the production team knew when Sophie auditioned for Adele that she was destined for a life on the stage. We are absolutely delighted that she has landed a part in such a prestigious production."

Jane Eyre runs from 27 June to July 1 at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool, but don't worry we will post a reminder on it!

And finally there's an article about a retrospective of works by Joe Todak at the Allenworth Art Museum.

''Moving On'' is a touching portrait of a teary woman who seems miles away from a happy church, as if she's stranded on a Bronte moor.

So far we have been unable to trace an image of this painting, but we will keep trying. It immediately made us think of Jane Eyre.

Categories: In_the_News, Jane_Eyre, Theatre, Art-Exhibitions