Photo Flash: First Look at New Stage Adaptation of JANE EYRE on Tour

Sally Cookson's energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece - Jane Eyre - has just begun a major, 21-city tour of the UK, culminating in a return to the NT's Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September to 21 October 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The highly acclaimed co-production between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic opened at The Lowry in Salford on 8 April 2017 and continues its journey around the country to Sheffield, Aylesbury, Plymouth, Southampton, Edinburgh, York, Woking, Glasgow, Richmond, Canterbury, Cardiff, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Brighton, Leeds, Belfast, Aberdeen, Birmingham and Hull, where it will be part of the City of Culture programme from 18-23 September 2017.

Nadia Clifford plays Jane Eyre with Tim Delap is Rochester. Manchester born and bred Nadia previously appeared at the National Theatre in Alistair McDowell's sell-out production of Pomona and Tim Delap will make his NT debut as Rochester. They are joined by Hannah Bristow (Helen Burns/Adele/St John/Grace Poole/Abbot), Matthew Churcher (Musician), Alex Heane (Musician), Melanie Marshall (Bertha Mason), Belfast born and bred Paul Mundell (Mr Brocklehurst/Pilot/Mason), Cardiff born David Ridley (musician), Evelyn Miller (Bessie/Blanche Ingram/Diana) and Lynda Rook (Mrs Reed/Mrs Fairfax). The cast is completed by Ben Cutler, Jenny Johns, Dami Olukoya, Francesca Tomlinson and Phoebe Vigor.

2017 marks the 170th anniversary of the first publication of Jane Eyre - a significant time to be touring Charlotte Bronte's classic and much loved story. This exciting new stage version of Jane Eyre was originally presented in two parts at Bristol Old Vic, and then transferred to the National Theatre, re-imagined as a single performance, playing to sold out houses at the NT's Lyttelton Theatre. The production was devised by the original company, with set designs by Michael Vale, costumes by Katie Sykes, lighting by Aideen Malone, music by Benji Bower, sound by Dominic Bilkey, movement by Dan Canham and dramaturgy by Mike Akers.

Charlotte Bronte's story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production tells the story of one woman's fight for freedom and fulfilment. 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.

Jane Eyre Tour Dates:

The Lowry, Salford 8-15 April, 2017

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield 18-22 April 2017

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre 24-29 April 2017

Theatre Royal Plymouth 1-6 May 2017

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 9-13 May 2017

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh 15-20 May 2017

York Grand Opera House 22-27 May 2017

New Victoria Theatre, Woking 29 May-3 June 2017

Theatre Royal, Glasgow 5-10 June 2017

Richmond Theatre 12-17 June 2017

Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 19-24 June 2017

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff 27 June-1 July 2017

Theatre Royal, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 3-8 July 2017

Milton Keynes Theatre 10-15 July 2017

Norwich Theatre Royal 17-22 July 2017

Brighton Theatre Royal 24-29 July 2017

Grand Theatre, Leeds 31 July-5 August 2017

Belfast Theatre Royal 21 â€" 26 August 2017

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen 28 August-2 September 2017

Birmingham Repertory Theatre 4-16 September 2017

Hull New Theatre 18-23 September 2017

NT Lyttelton Theatre, London 26 September-21 October 2017

Visit www.janeeyreonstage.co.uk for tickets and more information.

Photo Credit: Brinkhoff/Moegenburg

The cast of JANE EYRE on tour

The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
The cast of JANE EYRE on tour
Hannah Bristow, Evelyn Miller and Lynda Rooke
Hannah Bristow and Nadia Clifford
Melanie Marshall (Bertha Mason)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre) and Melanie Marshall (Bertha Mason)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre), Tim Delap (Rochester), Melanie Marshall (Bertha Mason)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre) and Tim Delap (Rochester)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Paul Mundell and Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Tim Delap (Rochester) and Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Tim Delap (Rochester) and Nadia Clifford (Jane Eyre)
Tim Delap (Rochester)