Jane Eyre is latest National Theatre lockdown screening on YouTube

The National Theatre’s production of Jane Eyre will be shown on the National Theatre’s YouTube channel on Thursday April 9 at 7pm BST as part of National Theatre At Home.
National Theatre - Jane Eyre - Pic by Manuel HarlanNational Theatre - Jane Eyre - Pic by Manuel Harlan
National Theatre - Jane Eyre - Pic by Manuel Harlan

Spokeswoman Elaine Jones said: “Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.

“From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

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“This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë's masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic in 2015 and transferred to the National in the same year with a revival in 2017.

“During this unprecedented time which has seen the closure of theatres, cinemas and schools, National Theatre At Home is providing access to content online to serve audiences in their homes.

“Audiences around the world can stream NT Live productions for free via YouTube every Thursday at 7pm BST and it will then be available on demand for seven days.

“Following Jane Eyre, Bryony Lavery’s adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island will be screened on April 16, and Twelfth Night on April 23 featuring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia in Shakespeare's classic comedy, with further titles to be announced.

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“Alongside the streamed productions, National Theatre At Home will also feature accompanying interactive content such as Q&As with cast and creative teams and post-stream talks, with further details of this programme to be announced.”

Elaine added: “National Theatre Live turned ten on June 25 last year – the date of the first ever NT Live broadcast which was Phedre starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren.

“Over ten years over 80 theatre productions have been shown in 3,500 venues worldwide, reaching an overall audience of more than 10 million people.

“NT Live currently screens in 2,500 venues across 65 countries. Recent broadcasts include Cyrano de Bergerac with James McAvoy, Present Laughter with Andrew Scott, Fleabag with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, All My Sons with Sally Field and Bill Pullman, All About Eve with Gillian Anderson and Lily James, Antony and Cleopatra with Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo, Julius Caesar with David Morrissey and Ben Whishaw and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Sienna Miller.”

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