Jane Eyre at MK Theatre
10th July 2017
It’s been a long time since I read the story of Jane Eyre so
was delighted to see this modern re-enactment of the story under the theatrical
direction of Sally Cookson.
The whole play was outstanding. I particularly liked its use
of drama conventions for example the voices in the head of Jane telling us her
diverse thoughts on any given situation.
For those who may have forgotten the story the tale tells of
a poor Jane Eyre, an orphan who was a feisty child and given little love.
Eventually she becomes the governess for the child of a strange but powerful
man that is Rochester. They soon fall for each other but as in all romances on
stage It’s not going to go smoothly as he hides a terrible secret.
The ten actors played multiple parts which were seamless in
their enactment although Nadia Clifford who played Jane Eyre only played her
own character effortlessly from child to adult. What an amazing feat.
The stage set was minimal as the skill really rested with
the music, lighting, sound and of course the actors. The audience could use
their own imagination to fill in the rest. The team of actors was exceptional
and the story was held together by the strong vocals of Bertha Mason with her
haunting melodies.
I'm not sure if we were supposed to laugh at the actor who
played the dog but he certainly got my attention. I think it was a delightful distraction
from the grim storyline.
If you want to see theatre at its very best then do go to
see this production.
Jane Eyre is on at MK Theatre till the 15th July.
Tickets from www.atgtickets.com/Miltonkeynes
or telephone 0844 871 7652 (booking fee applies)
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