SPARKY Productions & Palm: “Jane Eyre,” 1/31/2016

29 Jan SPARKY Productions & Palm: “Jane Eyre,” 1/31/2016

SPARKy Productions & The Palm Present a National Theatre of Great Britain screening of “Jane Eyre.” Event is Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, 5:30 p.m., Telluride’s Michael D. Palm Theatre. Tickets, $15; $10 Student. At the door.

Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing “Jane Eyre” is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfillment on her own terms.

From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre 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.

The production is just under 3 1/2 hours including a 20-minute intermission, so bring snacks and or a small picnic.

Rarely has a production received such outstandingly brilliant reviews across the board.

This is a show every young person should see, especially girls who can easily identify with Jane’s struggles even today.

Here is a trailer for the production:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5O4EAF5GE

Here are some of the reviews:

‘Aflame with passion. A picture of exultant feminism.’
The Observer

★★★★★

‘Captures the beating heart of the novel. And then some.’
Mail On Sunday

★★★★

‘Sally Cookson’s Jane Eyre is a joy to watch. It has a vibrancy that captures the spirit of the novel, and the spirit of its heroine.’
Time Out

★★★★
‘Original, engaging and unexpectedly funny. Full of intelligent detail.’
Daily Telegraph

★★★★

‘A fresh, exciting and endlessly inventive production.’
Evening Standard

★★★★
‘Sally Cookson’s adaptation of Brontë’s 1847 novel gives it the best stage workout it’s had in years.’
Sunday Times.