Jane Eyre at the National Theatre

Sally Cookson's Jane Eyre opens today, September 8, at the National Theatre in London. One of the absolute highlights of the Brontë season this autumn:

Jane Eyre
devised by the Company
based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë
A co-production with Bristol Old Vic

Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfi lment on her own terms.
From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, 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.
This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë's masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

Talks and events

Jane Eyre on Stage and Screen
Fri 11 September, 4 - 5.30pm

Sally Cookson on Jane Eyre
Monday 5 October, 5.30pm

Workshop: Devising with Sally Cookson
Monday 12 October, 10am-4pm

Lyttelton Theatre
September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26, 27
October 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
November 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
December  3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28
January 2016, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10