Drama Scholars and Enrichment Screening of ‘Jane Eyre’

Our Drama Scholars and Enrichment students enjoyed a screening of The National Theatre’s Jane Eyre late last week, which will be followed by a post screening discussion. Sharing her review of the performance, Year 9’s Rebecca talks about what she found impressive, the staging and how she felt generally about the play.

Year 9’s Rebecca

“The National Theatre’s Jane Eyre was an unforgettable performance of a timeless classic.

What impressed me the most was the unique stage design, which, although simple, turned out to be surprisingly effective. In addition to that, the use of multirole and few props added to the emotional intensity of the play and captured its dark atmosphere, while remaining physically dynamic. Although the technical elements were impressive, it was the actors that brought the story to life on stage.

Madeleine Worall, playing the role of Jane, gave a brilliant performance. She conveyed Jane’s quiet strength and resilience, but also showed her bold and fierce side, making her feel deeply human and relatable despite her unusual story.

I also really enjoyed how the play mixed in some comedy to balance out the darker themes, keeping it engaging and interesting.

Overall, it was a memorable performance and stayed with me long after the last scene.”