Jane Eyre, a musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë, is making its UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
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 musical retelling of the revolutionary novel. Accompanied by an epic sweeping score, prepare to see Jane, the first feminist literary icon, like you never have before.
The production will be 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 , will co-direct.
Originally premiered in Toronto in 1996 and subsequently produced on Broadway in 2000, Jane Eyre was nominated for five Tony Awards.