Born in Thornton, United Kingdom, in April 1816, Charlotte Brontë is an English poet and novelist, best known for her book’ Jane Eyre’. First published in 1847, the novel’s story has been passed on for decades and in the 1990s, was adapted into a theatrical play.
Jane Eyre was originally a gothic story set in the 19th century about an orphan trying to find independence and get out of her poor situation. As it was written and set in the 19th century, the costumes and sets are no different. The sets were also inspired by this era.
The sets used in Jane Eyre were also known for being unique. This included the use of wooden props and furniture, like platforms, ramps, and even metal ladders
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Gillinson, M. (2017). Jane Eyre at the National Theatre. [online] Exeunt Magazine. Available at: http://exeuntmagazine.com/reviews/review-jane-eyre-national-theatre/ [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020].
Gilbert, J. (2017). Jane Eyre, National Theatre review. [online] Theartsdesk.com. Available at: https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/jane-eyre-national-theatre-review-dynamic-treatment-just-misses [Accessed 30 Jan. 2020].
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