Northern Ballet brings literary heroine, Jane Eyre, to Nottingham as part of national tour

One of literature’s most iconic heroines’ journey of resilience, romance and redemption is to be told in ballet.

Northern Ballet’s critically acclaimed Jane Eyre will be on stage at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, Tuesday, April 8, to Saturday, April 12.

Based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë, dancers will bring the beautiful love story to life through heart-stirring choreography and live music that captures the essence of her timeless tale.

Jane Eyre is choreographed by internationally acclaimed British dance maker Cathy Marston, and set to a score of original compositions and existing work compiled and arranged by composer Philip Feeney.

Cathy Marston said: "The Brontë's stories are inspiring to translate into dance because of their intense emotional journeys for the protagonists, the backdrop of landscape and elemental forces that seem to amplify these emotions, and in the case of Jane Eyre particularly, the range of wonderful soloist roles that add texture, depth, and warmth to the central narrative."

The show will follow the unexpected twists and turns of one woman’s life from the dreary school room to a towering manor house and the sweeping Yorkshire moors, in the ultimate dramatic tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets.

Federico Bonelli, artistic director at Northern Ballet, added: "What do we all love about Jane Eyre? Her resilience, determination and steadfast knowledge of who she is as she navigates a life filled with turmoil. Combined with her love story with Mr Rochester this story is perfect to be told through ballet, and in our Jane Eyre the dancing, sets, costumes and music fully immerse you in Jane's life. There is so much for any dancer to work with to encapsulate the layered characters and narrative created by Charlotte Brontë and even more for an audience member to enjoy in this beautiful retelling by Cathy Marston”.