“The score, composed by Paul Gordon, is stunning, timeless and truly magical.”
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Jane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse Elephant · 2h 30m
Opened Sep 8, 2026 · Closes Oct 24, 2026
5 Rave
10 Positive
11 Mixed
4 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics are mixed on this UK premiere, praising Charlie Burn's performance and the soaring score but finding the adaptation lacks emotional depth and gothic darkness. Some call it a faithful masterpiece; others say it's too Disney-lite for Brontë.
Critic Scorecard
30 reviews5 Rave
10 Positive
11 Mixed
4 Negative
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“Jane Eyre succeeds in bringing Charlotte Brontë’s classic to life in a new way.”
“With its excellent cast, outstanding vocals, atmospheric design and timeless romance, Jane Eyre the Musical offers London audiences a passionate and engaging journey into Charlotte Brontë’s unforgettable world.”
“It's a fantastic adaptation that should definitely not be missed.”
London Theatre Reviews StaffFull Review
“This beautifully performed and cleverly staged adaptation show an exceedingly satisfying watch.”
Audience Scorecard
140 audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Showtimes
This Week(Oct 5–11)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Jane Eyre?
Critics are mixed on this UK premiere, praising Charlie Burn's performance and the soaring score but finding the adaptation lacks emotional depth and gothic darkness. Some call it a faithful masterpiece; others say it's too Disney-lite for Brontë. (CriticScore 67/100 from 30 reviews.)
Is Jane Eyre worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say Jane Eyre is worth seeing (67/100 from 30 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre has a CriticScore of 67/100 based on 30 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is Jane Eyre still running in London?
Yes, Jane Eyre is currently playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London. It is scheduled to close on October 24, 2026.
Where is Jane Eyre playing in London?
Jane Eyre is playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
How long is Jane Eyre?
Jane Eyre has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 67/100 (30 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 24, 2026
- Running
- Just opened
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Theatre
- Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Synopsis
- A story of ambition and independence, gothic mystery and great passionate love that has enchanted generations and is brought into the 21st century with this new production.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
