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Jane Eyre / devised by the company ; based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë ; National Theatre.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Women--England--Social conditions--19th century--Drama.
- Women.
- Country homes--Drama.
- Country homes.
- Governesses--Drama.
- Governesses.
- Orphans--Drama.
- Orphans.
- Man-woman relationships--Drama.
- Man-woman relationships.
- Eyre, Jane (Fictitious character)--Drama.
- Eyre, Jane.
- Genre:
- Filmed performances.
- Drama.
- Theatrical adaptations.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (173 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : Royal National Theatre, [2015]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Age recommendation: 12+ (occasional swearing). Recorded through National Theatre Live on 8th December, 2015 as a co-production with the Bristol Old Vic. Born into a life of struggle, the spirited Jane Eyre tackles life's obstacles head-on as she seeks to pursue her own path in the world. Faced with poverty, injustice and a bitter betrayal, the trailblazing Jane follows her heart to fight for freedom and fulfillment on her own terms. Devised by the Company, Sally Cookson's adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel is a vivid and breathtaking spectacle.
- Participant:
- Craig Edwards (Mr Brocklehurst / Pilot / Mason), Laura Elphinstone (Helen Burns / Adele / St John / Grace Poole / Abbot), Felix Hayes (Rochester), Melanie Marshall (Bertha), Simone Saunders (Bessie / Blanche Ingram / Diana Rivers), Maggie Tagney (Mrs Reed / Mrs Fairfax), Madeleine Worrall (Jane Eyre); all other characters are played by members of the company.
- Credits:
- Director, Sally Cookson ; set designer, Michael Vale ; music and musical director, Benji Bower ; lighting designer, Aideen Malone ; costume designer, Katie Sykes ; movement director, Dan Canham ; fight director, Renny Krupinski ; sound designer, Dominic Bilkey ; sound designer, Mike Beer ; dramaturg, Mike Akers.
- Notes:
- Recorded Lyttelton Theatre, Royal National Theatre 8th December 2015.
- Title from title screen (viewed May 22, 2023).
- OCLC:
- 1241246520
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