The complete cast has been confirmed for the UK premiere of Jane Eyre, a musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon based on Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, which opens at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London from 28 August to 24 October 2026.

Charlie Burn and Ashley Gilmour, previously announced in the lead roles of Jane and Rochester respectively, will be joined by a full company including Claire Greenway, Melad Hamidi, Connor Wood, Jonathan Andrew Hume, Izzi Levine, Hannah Lindsey, Isabelle Methven, Gemma Page, Eve Shanu-Wilson, Poppy Jason and Emily-Rose Samuel.

Tony-Nominated Production Marks 30th Anniversary

The show originally premiered in Toronto in 1996 before transferring to Broadway in 2000, where it received five Tony Award nominations. The London production is being staged to mark the musical’s 30th anniversary, with producer Adam Blanshay Productions partnering with the original Canadian producers David and Hannah Mirvish.

John Caird, who previously co-adapted and co-directed the original production of Les Misérables and most recently helmed the acclaimed stage version of Spirited Away at the London Coliseum, will co-direct the production. He will be joined in the director’s chair by Broadway performer Megan McGinnis, known for her roles in Beauty and the Beast, Little Women and Beetlejuice.

The creative team also includes choreographer Georgina Lamb, set and costume designer Morgan Large, musical director Ben Kubiak, lighting designer James Whiteside, and sound designer Andrew Johnson. Tickets are priced between £20 and £47.50, with a pioneers’ preview on 28 August available for £10. Press night is scheduled for 8 September 2026.