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Jane Eyre Revival Returns to Taunton Stage with Live Wire Theatre Saturday, September 6, 2025 janeeyre bronte theatre revival adaptation taunton livewire drama alisoncampbell performance Charlotte Brontë’s enduring masterpiece, Jane Eyre, returns to the stage this autumn at Taunton Brewhouse in a powerful revival of the acclaimed Live Wire Theatre production. Set to perform on Saturday, September 27, the play … Read More
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