Your First Look
Videography: Adam Nightingale
Videography: Adam Nightingale
Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour performing at West End Live, 2026. Videography: OfficialLondonTheatre.
A love that defies convention. A woman who refuses to be contained.
Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre burns with love, defiance and a fierce determination to be free. The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical now receives its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
Orphaned and determined to shape her own future, Jane Eyre arrives at Thornfield Hall to become governess to the ward of the enigmatic Edward Rochester. Their connection is immediate, but Thornfield is a house of secrets and the truth Jane uncovers will force her to choose between passion and the independence she has fought to protect.
Jane and Rochester are drawn together against reason and convention, while the secrets of Thornfield threaten the life Jane is determined to choose for herself. Co-directed by Tony Award-winning director John Caird, whose work includes Les Misérables, and Broadway performer and director Megan McGinnis.
“It feels like an instant classic… A stunning score… this is one musical that guarantees you leave the theatre with a smile on your face, a song in your heart and feeling completely satisfied” All That Dazzles
“Mixing lush strains of Phantom of The Opera and epic sweep of Les Misérables” The Daily Mail
“Stonking central performances… Musical aficionados won’t want to miss” WhatsOnStage
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Access Performances
Captioned Performance: Tuesday 13 October, 7pm
Relaxed Environment Performance: Saturday 26 September, 2.30pm
What will the Relaxed Environment performance be like?
- Loud noises will be reduced
- Strobe lighting will be reduced (however, please note some strobe will still feature)
- Haze will be reduced
- House lighting will be kept at a low level throughout the show, with no moments of blackout
- Those sitting in the balcony are welcome to exit and re-enter as needed
- Those sitting in the basement stalls are encouraged to exit and re-enter as needed. However, please note that the entrances are used throughout the show by the cast, and so you may be held until re-entry is safe.
- A breakout space will be available
- The actors will introduce themselves before the show, explaining who they are and the characters they will be playing
- Audience members will be able to enter the auditorium early if needed
- A social story will be available ahead of your visit
Details
Theatre: Main Space
Monday – Saturday: 7pm
Thursday & Saturday: 2.30pm
Estimated Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes including interval
No re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
Please be aware that this is a live event so the end time may vary slightly.
Technical Guidance
This production contains flashing lights, haze and loud noises.
Content Guidance
This production contains blood, references to death and suicide and depictions of illness, mental illness and child cruelty.
Recommended for ages 10+.
Captioned Peformance: Tuesday 13 October, 7pm
Relaxed Environment Performance: Saturday 26 September, 2.30pm
Post Show Event
This Jane Eyre post show event is held after the evening (7pm) performance. Entry is free with a ticket to the same day’s evening performance.
Thursday 17 September – Post-Show Q&A hosted by Mickey-Jo Theatre
Hosted by Mickey-Jo Theatre.
Panellists will include Adam Blanshay (Producer) and others to be confirmed.
This short post-show talk will explore how this production found life at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
Music
Jane Eyre – A Musical: Highlights from The UK Premiere Cast
Get your first taste of Jane Eyre’s sumptuous score. Stream Ashley Gilmour and Charlie Burn performing ‘Sweet Liberty’, ‘Sirens’, and ‘Secret Soul’ – available on major streaming platforms.
Listen on Spotify
Discover where else you can stream the EP here.
The Company
Charlie Burn
Jane
Ashley Gilmour
Rochester
Claire Greenway
Abbot / Grace Poole
Melad Hamidi
St John / Lord Ingram
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
Eve Shanu-Wilson
Blanche / Sophie
Connor Wood
John Reed / Vicar
Poppy Jason
Young Jane / Adele
Emily-Rose Samuel
Young Jane / Adele
John Caird
Book and Additional Lyrics
Paul Gordon
Music and Lyrics
John Caird
Co-Director
Megan McGinnis
Co-Director
Georgina Lamb
Choreographer
Morgan Large
Set and Costume Designer
Andrew Johnson
Sound Designer
James Whiteside
Lighting Designer
Ben Kubiak
Musical Director / Supervisor
Ryan Samuel Davies
Video Associate / Programmer
Sarah-Jane Price
Casting Director
Group Discount
For groups of 10 or more, get 10% off
Simply add 10 tickets for your chosen performance to your online basket, then enter the promo code GROUP10 in the savings box at checkout to receive 10% off your total booking.
Booking for a group of more than 10? Complete our group booking form here and our team will be happy to help arrange your booking and apply the 10% group discount.
