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The Information on: `Jane Eyre'

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From: The Independent - London
Date: 19991130
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What Is It?

Shared Experience theatre company's fresh and dynamic version of Charlotte Bronte's novel, adapted and directed by Polly Teale, which presents Rochester's mad wife locked up in the attic as the alter- ego of Jane, the downtrodden governess .

Who's In It?

Penny Layden is commanding as Jane, whose actions are echoed by Harriette Ashcroft as Bertha. Sean Murray plays Mr Rochester, while five other actors take on the remainder of the roles.

What They Say About It

"How could they do it? Shared Experience's version of Jane Eyre is so fresh and astute that it does what even the most ...

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