JANE EYRE
18 Oct – 9 Nov 2019
By Charlotte Brontë
Adapted & created by shake & stir theatre co
Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes into QPAC this October.
Following a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel Aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall – the impressive yet mysterious home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel forcing Jane on a heart-wrenching journey toward truth and freedom.
Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original, new stage adaptation from the nationally-renowned shake & stir theatre co (A Christmas Carol, 1984, Dracula).
This stunning new production, featuring original music, written and performed live on stage by multi ARIA Award winner Sarah McLeod, will set a fire blazing in your soul.
THE TEAM
Co-Adaptors | Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij
Director | Michael Futcher
Designer | Josh McIntosh
Composer | Sarah McLeod
Featuring | Helen Howard, Nelle Lee, Anthony Standish and Sarah McLeod
FEATURING
Helen Howard
Nelle Lee
Sarah McLeod
Anthony Standish
PRICING
MON TO THU
FRI TO SAT
SCHOOLS
ADULT $65
CONCESSION^ $60
YOUTH^^ $39
ADULT $70
CONCESSION^ $65
YOUTH^^ $39
MON TO THU & FRI MORNINGS $29
1 TEACHER FREE PER 12 STUDENTS
PRICING
MON TO THU
ADULT $65
CONCESSION^ $60
YOUTH^^ $39
FRI TO SAT
ADULT $70
CONCESSION^ $65
YOUTH^^ $39
^Pension Card Holders
^^Under 26 years at the time of booking
A transaction fee of $7.20 applies per transaction. Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. The minimum price listed may be available for selected performances only. Please see the event calendar when booking for the available date(s) and time(s) of this performance.
FOR TEACHERS
GRADES
9 – 12
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Gothic Theatre
Transformation of a classic text
Novel Study / Text Analysis
Magical Realism
Ensemble Theatre
Contemporary Theatre
Convergent Forms
THEME/ISSUES
Supernatural Intrusions
Feminism / Gender
Love / Passion
Freedom / Entrapment
Power
Traditional VS Modern
WARNINGS
Adult themes
Simulated violence
Supernatural elements.
Strobe, loud music and
smoke/haze effects
ENGLISH SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
shake & stir theatre co’s adaptations are punchy, impressive and aim to push boundaries for students. This brand new stage adaptation of JANE EYRE will deepen students’ understanding of the novel or provide an example of contemporary theatre with no prior knowledge necessary. Students can compare and contrast the text and play, exploring the themes and issues presented for a new, modern audience.
DRAMA SUBJECT CONNECTIONS
An ideal example of Gothic Theatre for your students. Through shake & stir’s unique approach to storytelling your students will witness a performance of Gothic Theatre, Ensemble Theatre and Magical Realism helping to deepen their understanding and providing an excellent example of how a text can be transformed for the stage. With live music, striking set design, lighting and sound design and clever manipulation of stage craft, this production promises to engage and inspire your students.