Historic Louth church to stage production of Bronte classic 'Jane Eyre'
The beautiful setting of St James’s Church in Louth is to play host to a highly praised production by a touring theatre company.
A version of the timeless classic, ‘Jane Eyre’, by Charlotte Bronte, is to be presented by This Is My Theatre on Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm until 8.45 pm.
Tickets are on sale now, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards the ongoing upkeep of the historic Westgate church.
This Is My Theatre has previously earned rave reviews for its productions of other classics such as ‘Price And Prejudice’, described by critics as “rich in detail and a joy to experience” and ‘Wuthering Heights’, described by critics as “utterly gripping”.
Their adaptation of ‘Jane Eyre’ is packed with song and suspense and looks sure to delight the Louth audience. It has already received a lot praise after being performed by the company in other parts of the country.
For example, ‘Sussex Local Magazine’ described it as “an enchanting production, performed by only four talented actors who manage to convey the drama and poignancy of the original novel”.
Meanwhile, ‘Ingenue Magazine’, also based in Sussex, said: “A lovely production with an enchanted feel. This Is My Theatre are certainly worth looking out for.”
The immortal tale focuses on Jane, orphaned and alone, who grows up in a world that seeks to silence her spirit.
Defiant in her search for freedom, belonging and love, she finds herself at Thornfield Hall, where the enigmatic Mr Rochester hides dark secrets behind its walls.
A spokesperson for This Is My Theatre said: “Passion, mystery and resilience collide in this sweeping story of self-discovery and courage, brought to life by a bold, new adaptation, with traditional folk music by Simon Stallard woven throughout.”
Directed by Sarah Slator and adapted by Ethan Taylor, the show will take place inside the church and run for approximately 85 minutes. Doors will open at 6.30 pm, and the venue is wheelchair-accessible.
Parking is available nearby, but no food and drink can be taken into the church.
Tickets are priced £16 for adults and £14 for under-16s, with family tickets (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) available for £55. They can be booked at the Ticket Tailor website or through This Is My Theatre.