History Matters Jane Eyre Goes to the Theatre When it arrived on the Victorian stage, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre had a cast of new characters and a new social order. Stephen Ridgwell | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 9 September 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. VictorianEnglandLiterature Related Articles The Enigma of Emily Brontë Amateur Theatre in Georgian England Popular articles ‘Disputing Disaster’ by Perry Anderson review The First Christmas Tree