Jane Eyre Tickets at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
An orphan becomes a governess, falls for her employer, and finds out what Thornfield Hall is hiding. Charlotte Brontë's story as a sweeping musical, finally in the UK, thirty years after it began in Toronto.
- Running time
- 2h 30m, with an interval
- Age
- 10+
- Venue
- Rose Theatre Kingston
- Performances
- Sat 7:30pm, Sat 2:30pm
Page updated 13 November 2026
This show has closed
Played at Rose Theatre Kingston from 13 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026.
What Tickets Cost
Tickets start from around £15. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
Performance Schedule
| Day | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 7pm | |
| Thursday | 2:30pm | 7pm |
| Friday | 7pm | |
| Saturday | 2:30pm | 7pm |
Evening shows start at 7pm. There are no Sunday performances. The last performance is Saturday 24 October at 7pm.
Book Your Jane Eyre Tickets
The UK premiere ends on 24 October. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
Book tickets • Call us on 020 7193 9050
Where to Sit
The Main Space has a wide stage, so a central seat keeps the whole picture in view.
What's Jane Eyre About?
Jane grows up unwanted, survives a harsh school, and arrives at Thornfield Hall as governess to Mr Rochester's ward. The attraction between her and Rochester is immediate, but the house has a secret, and when it comes out Jane has to choose between the man she loves and the independence she has fought for.
This is the musical by John Caird, who co-directed the original Les Misérables, and Paul Gordon. It was nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway, and this is its first UK production, with a live band.
Who's Jane Eyre For?
Anyone who loves the novel, and fans of big, romantic, through-sung musicals in the Les Mis tradition. It's recommended for 10 and over, with themes of death, suicide, illness and child cruelty.
Jane Eyre News and Reviews
Jane Eyre opened at Southwark Playhouse Elephant at the end of August 2026 and plays until 24 October.
WhatsOnStage praised the leads and found "some stonking central performances", calling it "one that musical aficionados won’t want to miss."
Cast and Creative Team
Charlie Burn plays Jane and Ashley Gilmour plays Rochester. Gemma Page plays Reed and Fairfax, Hannah Lindsey plays Scatcherd and Bertha Mason, and Isabelle Methven is Helen Burns and Bessie, with Claire Greenway, Melad Hamidi, Jonathan Andrew Hume, Izzi Levine, Eve Shanu-Wilson and Connor Wood. Poppy Jason and Emily-Rose Samuel share Young Jane and Adele.
Book and additional lyrics by John Caird; music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. Co-directed by John Caird and Megan McGinnis. Choreography by Georgina Lamb, set and costumes by Morgan Large.
Getting to Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Southwark Playhouse Elephant is at 1 Dante Place, SE11 4RX. From Elephant & Castle tube (Northern and Bakerloo lines), take the Shopping Centre exit: it's about 5 minutes' walk. From Elephant & Castle rail station, allow about 7.
Buses 133, 155, 196, 333 and 415 stop on Newington Butts, a minute away. Many more, including the 12, 35, 40, 68, 148 and 176, stop at Elephant & Castle station, three or four minutes away.
Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, and no later: latecomers aren't admitted. More in our Southwark Playhouse Elephant guide.
Accessible Performances
There's a captioned performance on Tuesday 13 October at 7pm. Access bookings are handled by Southwark Playhouse's own team, not by us.
Jane Eyre FAQs
How long is Jane Eyre?
About 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval.
What happens if I'm late?
You won't get in. The theatre has a no-latecomers policy and no re-entry, so arrive in good time.
Who plays Jane and Rochester?
Charlie Burn is Jane and Ashley Gilmour is Rochester.
Is it suitable for children?
It's recommended for ages 10 and over.
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