Jane Eyre. The Musical in Brighton

The Wandering Minstrels company presents a new production of Paul Gordon & John Caird's Jane Eyre. The Musical in Brighton, UK.

Jane Eyre, A Musical Drama

The classic Charlotte Brontë story of the British governess, Jane Eyre, has entertained and inspired generations, making it one of the truly great love stories of all time and it certainly makes a dramatic storyline for a Broadway musical.
True to its 19th century origins, Jane Eyre is a lavish Victorian banquet of emotions; passion, cruelty, revenge, repression, courage, emotional and physical abuse, faith and forgiveness, and love - most of all the eternal healing power of an all-consuming love.
Jane’s story is that of a plain yet spirited girl, orphaned at an early age, who becomes governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls in love with Edward Fairfax Rochester, the master of the house. Though Jane’s sharp wit and defiant nature clash with Rochester’s temperament, the two quickly develop a deep bond. But Rochester’s past, a dark secret imprisoned at Thornfield, threatens to destroy their love just as it begins, as it ultimately destroys Thornfield Hall itself.
The central characters are given added depth and dimension through the clever and even prophetic lyrics of composer Paul Gordon who has brought his infectious style of writing to the musical of genre of Broadway. The show was nominated for a number of Tony Awards in 2001 including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book of a Musical.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

At the Pavillion Theatre, Brighton Dome from 15th - 17th March 2007
Show Times
7.30 evenings, 2.30 Saturday matinee

Categories: Jane Eyre, Music, Theatre