JANE EYRE
2022 National Tour
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
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Director / Michael Futcher
Creative Producers / Ross Balbuziente and Nick Skubij
Designer / Josh McIntosh
Composer / Sarah McLeod
Lighting Designer / Jason Glenwright
Additional Music and Sound Designer / Guy Webster
Stage Effects / Live Element – Michael Steer
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Featuring / Julian Garner, Nelle Lee, Jodie Le Vesconte, Sarah McLeod
Swings / Maddison Burridge, Hilary Harrison, Nick James
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Production Manager / Mark Middleton
Technical Coordinator / Peter Rhoades
Stage Manager / Imogen Millhouse
Assistant Stage Manager / Maddison Penglis
Head of Lighting/Programmer / Simon Hardy
2022 NATIONAL TOUR
NSW
7 – 8 May | Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre | Tickets
14 May | Civic Theatre Newcastle | Tickets
25 – 29 May | Glen Street Theatre | Tickets
1 June | Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree | Tickets
3 June | Glasshouse Port Macquarie | Tickets
12 Aug | Albury Entertainment Centre | Tickets
31 Aug – 1 Sept | Riverside Theatre, Parramatta | Tickets
3 Sept | Goulburn Performing Arts Centre | Tickets
7 Sept | Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre | Tickets
10 Sept | Orange Civic Theatre | Tickets
14 Sept | Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre | Ticket
17 Sept | Griffin Regional Theatre | Tickets
NT
12 Oct | Darwin Entertainment Centre | Tickets
15 Oct | Araluen Arts Centre |
WA
28 Sept | Albany Entertainment Centre | Tickets
4 Oct | Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
8 Oct | Red Earth Arts Precinct, Karratha | Tickets
ACT
17 – 21 May | Canberra Theatre Centre | Tickets
QLD
8 June – 2 July | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC | Tickets
12 July | Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre, Maryborough | Tickets
19 Oct | Empire Theatre, Toowoomba | Tickets
21 – 22 Oct | Home of The Arts | Tickets
26 Oct | Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre | Tickets
29 Oct | Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre | Tickets
2 Nov | Townsville Civic Theatre | Tickets
5 Nov | Cairns Performing Arts Centre | Tickets
8 Nov | Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton | Tickets
11 – 12 Nov | Redland Performing Arts Centre
VIC
16 July | The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, Sale | Tickets
20 July | Horsham Town Hall | Tickets
23 July | Mildura Arts Centre | Tickets
27 July | Wangaratta Performing Arts & Convention Centre | Tickets
10 Aug | Riverlinks, Shepparton | Tickets
17 Aug | Frankston Arts Centre | Tickets
20 Aug | Bunjil Place, Narre Warren | Tickets
24 Aug | West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul | Tickets
27 Aug | Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool | Tickets
TAS
30 July | Princess Theatre, Theatre North Launceston | Tickets
4 – 6 Aug | Theatre Royal, Hobart | Tickets
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.