Based on the original novel by Charlotte Brontë, Bristol Old Vic’s adaptation of JANE EYRE has been imaginatively catapulted into the 21st century. This version is a coming of age story, which focuses on the importance of Jane as a woman, who, in spite of everything, fights for herself and her freedom in a brave and unforgiving way. This reworking is as relevant now as ever. In a time where women are still fighting for equality; whether that be in monetary terms or simply in how they are viewed by the world, Jane Eyre is flying the feminism flag high and not apologising for doing so.
West End Theatre News and Reviews
01 Oct
Reviews 
Review: JANE EYRE at the National Theatre
By Stacey Tyler Sunday, October 1 2017, 21:35
30 Sep
Reviews 
Review: AFTER THE REHEARSAL/PERSONA at The Barbican Centre
By Nastazja Domaradzka Saturday, September 30 2017, 07:35
In AFTER THE REHEARSAL director Ivo van Hove stages a naturalistic piece of theatre adapted from the film of the same name, focussing on the psychological complexity of Bergman’s story about the aging theatre director Hendrik Vogler (Gijs Scholten van Aschat). Much centres around the women in his life, the late actress Rachel (Marieke Heebink) and her daughter Anna (Gaite Jansen). “The director needs to learn two things, how to listen, and when to shut up”, says Hendrik to the young protégée Anna.
28 Sep
News 
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 – Round-Up of What’s Hot
By Daniel Perks Thursday, September 28 2017, 09:03
It has been one month since the final day of the 70th Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 2017 was a celebratory year for the largest arts festival in the world – 53,232 performances of 3,398 shows took place in 300 venues across the city. An estimated 2.7 million tickets were sold, officially the highest number in its history.
27 Sep
New Shows 
More News about London's Forthcoming Tina Turner Musical
By Phil Willmott Wednesday, September 27 2017, 07:53
We're slowly learning more about a previously announced new West End musical based on the life of Tina Turner.
It's been confirmed that it will run at the West End’s Aldwych Theatre next year. What we don't know yet is who will playing Tina.
26 Sep
Reviews
Review: THE REVLON GIRL at THE PARK 90
By Stacey Tyler Tuesday, September 26 2017, 15:21
Having only opened in May 2013, The Park Theatre is a relatively new space, however, since it opened it has had 3 West End and 2 National Theatre transfers as well as 10 national tours, so sets a high precedent for the shows that follow. Expertly written by Neil Anthony Docking, THE REVLON GIRL is a powerful and poignant story, with extreme highs as well as extreme lows this play takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions that the title never could have foretold.
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