Casting announced for JANE EYRE at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre

Casting has been announced for a new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this spring, in a co-production with the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Nia Gandhi, Sarah Groarke, Sam Jenkins-Shaw, Tomi Ogbaro, Eleanor Sutton and Zoe West will be directed by Zoë Waterman in a new adaptation by Chris Bush.

Jane may be poor, obscure, plain and little, but that doesn't mean she is without passion. Jane is clever and uncompromising, with no patience for those who don't meet her own high standards. Jane has no respect for authority, but lives by her own strict moral code, no matter what the consequences. 

This witty and fleet-footed adaptation seeks to present Jane Eyre to a fresh audience while staying entirely true to the original's revolutionary spirit. Using actor-musicians, playful multi-roling and a host of 19th century pop hits, this is an accessible new version of a literary masterpiece.

Jane Eyre is designed by Bronia Housman, with lighting by Nao Nagai, and composition and sound by Simon Slater.

Jane Eyre can be seen in the Round at the SJT on from 8-30 April. It will then be performed at the New Vic in Staffordshire from 4-28 May.