Jane Eyre
Our Young Rep Seniors take to the stage this July with Polly Teale’s bold and imaginative adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre. This powerful retelling brings the emotional intensity of Jane’s journey vividly to life, revealing the passions and hidden struggles that shape her story.
As Jane grows from a lonely child into a determined young woman, she fights to define her own identity in a world that seeks to confine her. Teale’s innovative approach places Bertha, the ‘woman in the attic’, onstage as a living, breathing embodiment of Jane’s suppressed fears and desires – creating a striking and unforgettable theatrical experience.
With rich ensemble storytelling, atmospheric movement and compelling performances, our Young Rep Seniors illuminate a timeless tale of love, resilience and the pursuit of freedom.
A fierce, haunting, and deeply human reimagining of a beloved classic.
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Venue
Presented by
Young Rep Seniors
Based on the book by
Charlotte Brontë
Adapted by
Polly Teale
Directed by
Jasmin Hylton
Movement Direction by
Ana Diego Iversen
Price
Special Offers
Aged 16 to 25 Discounted tickets are available for this production for registered 16-25 members for performances on Tue 7 & Wed 8 Jul. T&Cs apply – Find Out More
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Access Performances
Both performances are captioned.
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including an interval.
Age Guidance
10+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted into the auditorium.
Content Advice
Please note, this performance contains references to death, mental illness and fire.
About Young Rep Seniors
Young Rep Seniors is our celebrated youth theatre company for young people aged 14–18. Young Rep groups meet weekly at The Rep to create high quality performances working with professional theatre-makers. We provide our members with opportunities to develop their performance skills, learn how an exciting producing theatre works, and grow in confidence.
Young Rep aims to nurture and inspire the next generation of theatre-makers through staging new work, devising original pieces of theatre and performing established texts. Young Rep is an inclusive environment that welcomes children and young people from all backgrounds.
Photos from Home & Horizons Festival 2025
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
Photography by Geraint Lewis.
These photographs are taken from Young Rep Seniors’ performance of Medea, part of the 2025 Home & Horizons Festival.
Cast
| Hilde | Young Jane Eyre |
| Silvana | Jane Eyre |
| Ylena | Bertha |
| Zack | Rochester |
| Marquise | John Reed |
| Tamoy | Mrs Reed |
| Nylah | Eliza Reed |
| Natalie | Mrs Fairfax |
| Evie | Mrs Pembroke |
| Leya | Bessie & Henrietta |
| Scarlett | Teacher |
| Erith | Blanche |
| Isla | Diana Rivers |
| Sibelle | Grace Pool |
| Alisbah | Woman & School Child |
| Poppy | Helen Burns |
| Kaiya | Anne |
| Raya | Adele |
| Freya | Mary Rivers & Pilot |
| Johnny | Brocklehurst |
| Nikhil | Lord Ingram & Clergyman |
| Edward | Saint John Rivers |
| Ziyah | Richard Mason |
Creative Team
| Presented by | Young Rep Seniors |
| Based on the book by | Charlotte Brontë |
| Adapted by | Polly Teale |
| Directed by | Jasmin Hylton |
| Assistant Direction by | Ryan Lewis |
| Movement Direction by | Ana Diego Iverson |
