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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Museum exhibit shows off tamariki weaving skills
Reporter Elinor is at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, where Māori artist Maureen Lander has teamed up with local Taranaki kids to weave an incredible and meaningful exhibition.
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
We tried Edinburgh's new history tour on 'forgotten' women trailblazers
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh tour company has been revitalising the capital's tourism circuit with a batch of new walking tours offering fresh perspectives on Scottish history. Edinburgh Live recently reported on Fraser Horn's tour company, Street Historians, after he decided to replace his Harry Potter tours with LGBTQ ones this June. Founded by Fraser just last year, the company aims to set itself apart from other tour companies through fresh offerings and brave stances. We tried their brand new Edinburgh LGBTQ history tour and we liked it so much that we went back for more. This time, we tagged along for the Edinburgh's Forgotten Women Tour. Tour guide Elinor said: "The idea behind the 'forgotten' women's tour is they've always been here doing cool interesting things, but we permanently forget them and make it so we don't have the same stories to remember them by." The walking tour met on the Royal Mile and began by introducing us to a woman who I had been walking past for years without noticing. Elsie Inglis was a pioneering doctor in Edinburgh and one of the first women to practice medicine in the capital and is renowned for founding the Scottish Women's Hospitals. She even has a plaque on the Mile above Crest of Edinburgh shop. (Image: Edinburgh Live) I was struck by the fact that I had never noticed the plaque before, underlining the "forgotten" nature of many of the capital's most influential female figures. Elinor pointed out how Edinburgh has remarkably few statues to commemorate women. There were plans to erect a statue in honour of Inglis, but the plans stalled and the plaque on the mile remains one of the only tangible monuments to Inglis in the city. The tour meanders up the Mile and eventually through Grassmarket before concluding at the University of Edinburgh campus. On the way, Elinor made stops at City Chambers to discuss female recipients of the Edinburgh Award - such as J.K. Rowling and Nicola Benedetti, the first female director of Edinburgh international festival. We learned about how Saint Giles was an odd choice for the patron saint of Edinburgh. According to Elinor, the man never set foot in Scotland in his life, let alone Edinburgh. In fact, there are several female saints with closer ties to the Scottish capital that might have made better options, such as Saint Margaret who helped establish Roman Catholicism in Scotland. In Riddle's court off the Royal Mile, we observed a plaque dedicated to Patrick Geddes, the man credited as the pioneering town planner who shaped the layout of today's Edinburgh. However, Elinor told how his wife Anna Morton was a major influence on his work, saying: "There are a lot of plaques to him around the city but I think it should be 'Anna Morton and Patrick Geddes' on the plaque." The tour shined a light on the prominent women who shaped Edinburgh's history, many of whom are overlooked. It was fascinating to stand before well-trodden Edinburgh landmarks and learn something completely new about a female historical figure. The tour runs for two hours and includes many more stories than those mentioned in the article. You can find more information on booking a tour with Street Historians here. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news send straight to your messages.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Daisy Edgar-Jones cast as Elinor Dashwood in new adaptation of sense and sensibility
Elinor Dashwood is Daisy Edgar-Jones! According to a release, the actress's next project will be another book-to-screen adaptation, this time playing the lead in a brand-new movie adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. According to a synopsis, "The timeless exploration of restraint and passion follows sisters Elinor (Edgar-Jones, 27) and Marianne Dashwood, opposites in their emotional approach, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty amid the societal expectations of 18th-century England." In a selfie she posted on Instagram to announce her casting, Edgar-Jones held up a damaged copy of Austen's first book. The release goes on, "Celebrated for its wit, deep social insights, and enduring cultural relevance, the novel launched the bright career of one of history's greatest authors." First published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility has been adapted for the big screen several times over the years, especially in a 1995 Ang Lee film. Hugh Grant played Edward Ferrars, Alan Rickman played Colonel Brandon, and Kate Winslet played Marianne. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Emma Thompson played Elinor in that version. (Thompson would go on to reprise his role in Love Actually (2003) alongside Grant and the late Rickman.) Edgar-Jones, on the other hand, is well-known for her parts in movies like Twisters (2024) and Fresh (2022), as well as a number of television shows and motion pictures that were adapted from novels, including On Swift Horses (2024), Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), Under the Banner of Heaven (2022), and Normal People (2020), in which she played a breakthrough role. While acknowledging that Crawdads did not receive rave reviews, the actress stated in an interview with Elle in March that "It's been the thing that most people come up to say they loved." "For some people, it's their favorite film. How amazing is that? And I had the best time, and I think it's a great film," she continued. "Art is so subjective, and you can't control how people respond. You can only do something with goodwill and to learn something from it yourself." Fans are excited about Edgar-Jones' latest role, as shown by the numerous comments left on her Instagram post announcing the news, which she captioned with the 'simple eye' emoji. Sense and Sensibility, which is directed by Georgia Oakley and produced by Focus Features and Working Title Films, does not yet have a release date or additional casting information.
RTÉ News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in Sense and Sensibility
Daisy Edgar-Jones is to play Elinor Dashwood in a new film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic romantic novel Sense and Sensibility. The 1811 book tells the story of Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne and their once-wealthy family following the death of their father. Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) will direct a script by author Diana Reid (Signs of Damage, Love & Virtue, Seeing Other People). No other casting details have been announced. Writing on her Instagram account, Australian author Reid said filming would begin in July. Entertainment trade publication The Hollywood Reporter says Focus Features and Working Title Films are behind "the fresh take", having previously made the 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma and the 2005 adaptation of Austen's Pride & Prejudice. "It is astonishing that they trusted me with this novel, which means so much to so many people," wrote author Reid. Emma Thompson previously played Elinor in director Ang Lee's 1995 film of Sense and Sensibility, with Thompson winning an Oscar for her screenplay.
Ottawa Citizen
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
St. Joseph presents an inspiring, entertaining production of Sense & Sensibility
Article content Zoe Whitlock, Lead Critic Colonel By Secondary School Article content There's no better friend than a sister and St. Joseph High School's performance of Sense & Sensibility told a heartwarming tale of gossip, scandal, romance, and most importantly, sisterly love. Article content Sense & Sensibility, based on the novel written by Jane Austen in 1811 and adapted for the stage by Kate Hamill, is a play that follows Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters who move to a cottage in the English countryside with their newly widowed mother. Elinor Dashwood, practical and reserved, falls for Edward Ferrars, an awkwardly charming gentleman who is engaged to someone else. Marianne Dashwood, romantic and free, falls headfirst for John Willoughby, an irresistible man with a mysterious past. Through heartbreak and happiness, scandal and sickness, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood navigate the societal pressures of Regency era England and are tested in ways they would have never imagined. Sense & Sensibility tells the story of the bond between two sisters brought closer together by love, life, and loss. Article content Article content In the spotlight was the dynamic duo Anna Mansfield and Talia Daigle, playing Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Together they worked in harmony, beautifully portraying the strong relationship between the two sisters, while expertly bringing out their differences. Anna Mansfield as Elinor moved across the stage in a deliberate and cautious manner that matched the reserved nature of the character. When Elinor reveals to Marianne that she knew of Edward's engagement, Mansfield effectively portrayed emotional turmoil that had been building up after months of staying silent. Talia Daigle brought whimsy and life to the role of Marianne. Daigle was a ray of sunlight on the stage, from playing the character with an infectious energy that showed Marianne's unbreakable spirit to demonstrating impressive range by sobbing in panicked hysterics. Article content Article content Article content In the role of Edward Ferrars, Finley Henderson moved in an awkward yet endearing manner and spoke in stilted speech that showed how nervous the character was around Elinor. As Robert Ferrars, Henderson snorted and sniffled across the stage, repulsing everyone along the way. Sammy O'Connor played John Willoughby with exorbitant bravado, demonstrating the arrogance of the character through comedic body language such as exaggerated hand gestures, dramatically flipped coattails, and smoldering looks. The Gossips represented the ever increasing pressure of society with high pitched, overlapping voices, and birdlike laughter. Article content Four ornate windows looked out onto a beautifully painted backdrop of the rolling hills and cloudy skies of the English countryside. The windows were painted pink and white on the inside and draped with green vines on the outside, smoothly depicting the change in settings. Sense & Sensibility employed a wide variety of lighting techniques, including striking red lighting during scenes of romance, fading blue lights when Marianne is ill, and the flash of lightning across the thunder filled sky. Social status of the characters was reflected through colourful costumes, hair and makeup.
