The full cast for Jane Eyre has been announced ahead of its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this August.
This five-time Tony nominated musical retelling of Charlotte Brontë’s revolutionary novel makes its UK premiere. 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 new production. Accompanied by an epic sweeping score, prepare to see Jane, the first feminist literary icon, like you never have before.
Joining the previously announced West End stars Charlie Burn (Jane) and Ashley Gilmour (Rochester) are Claire Greenway (Abbot/Grace Poole), Melad Hamidi (St John/Lord Ingram), Connor Wood (John Reed/Vicar), Jonathan Andrew Hume (Brocklehurst/Mason), Izzi Levine (Agnes/Leah/Jane’s Mother/Mary Ingram), Hannah Lindsey (Scatcherd/Bertha Mason), Isabelle Methven (Helen Burns/Bessie), Gemma Page (Reed/Fairfax) and Eve Shanu-Wilson (Blanche/Sophie), plus Poppy Jason (Young Jane/Adele) and Emily-Rose Samuel (Young Jane/Adele).
A musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon, based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë, it is co-directed by Caird and Megan McGinnis.
The full creative team includes choreographer Georgina Lamb, set and costume designer Morgan Large, sound designer Andrew Johnson, lighting designer James Whiteside, musical director/supervisor Ben Kubiak and casting director Sarah-Jane Price.
Jane Eyre originally premiered in Toronto in 1996 and was subsequently produced on Broadway in 2000, being nominated for five Tony Awards. Adam Blanshay Productions is partnering with the original Canadian producers, David and Hannah Mirvish, for the 30th Anniversary year of the show.
The musical runs at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from August 28 – October 24, 2026.
Tickets here.
Top image: Jane Eyre artwork (image supplied)