If you were one of the lucky ones, you experienced the spectacular Benedict Cumberbatch in National Theatre Live’s dazzling production of Hamlet last Thursday evening at Orcas Center. This Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. you have the opportunity to experience another superb production from the same company with Jane Eyre adapted from the well-known and well- loved novel.

After almost 170 years, Charlotte Bronte’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’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.

This production’s striking interpretation focuses on Jane’s life story rather than her relationship with Mr. Rochester and has a feminist slant as it is female-led, female-directed and based upon a novel by a female author.

This acclaimed re-imagining of Bronte’s masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson brings her fresh innovative celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

The Observer calls this production “Aflame with passion. A picture of exultant feminism.”

The Evening Standard writes “A fresh, exciting and endlessly inventive production.”

Check out Jane Erye trailers, behind the scenes, cast and photos at www.orcascenter.org.

Tickets for NT Live’s Jane Eyre are $18, $13 for students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from noon – 2 pm. $5 subsidized tickets available at the Box Office.