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Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
A delicious reimagining of baroque excesses updated for Instagram generation
Smock Alley Theatre production puts a modern twist with Irish gloss on Molière's 1666 comedy A Misanthrope Creating a version of Molière's 1666 comedy of manners for a contemporary audience is a challenge. A straight adaptation can feel museum-y. Yet reimagining for a modern context can feel forced. However, this version by American writer Matthew Minnicino, from 2016, is a tonic. The follies of high-society 17th-century France find a clever mirror in the Instagram generation. Director/designer duo Marc Atkinson Borrull and Molly O'Cathain, of Sugarglass Theatre, have also added a layer of Irish gloss to the piece. The show is set in a Dublin tech company called Frans. The misanthropic Alceste (Matthew Malone) cannot bear the falsity of business life and his home-truths verge on the abusive. He has got on the wrong side of the HR department because of biting criticisms of a fellow worker. Despite himself, Alceste is in love with Célimène (Emer Dineen), though he finds her false and untrustworthy.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dutch Fanwalk arrives in 🇨🇭 with huge Lioness head atop iconic Orange Bus
The Netherlands' legendary Fanwalk is back, and it just rolled into Switzerland in style. As the Dutch Lionesses get ready to kick off their Euro 2025 campaign, the famous Orange Bus has officially arrived in Luzern, ready to lead the thousands-strong Fanwalks through the host cities once again. And this time, it's louder, brighter, and more orange than ever. Advertisement Just last week, long-time driver Frans was given a surprise he never saw coming. Former Netherlands international Anouk Hoogendijk greeted him aboard his fully revamped Oranje Bus: think cinema screen, DJ booth, disco lights, partycam, and a four-metre-tall inflatable lioness head on top of the iconic vehicle. 'Every year it gets bigger, louder, and more unbelievable,' said Frans. 'Now that we're here in Switzerland, it's time to turn things orange again, and show Europe how we support our team.' For over two decades, Frans and his team have been at the heart of the Dutch football party scene, leading crowds of fans to stadiums across Europe in what's become one of football's most iconic fan rituals. This year they support the Dutch Lionesses like never before. Advertisement The upgrade to the bus was made possible by Staatsloterij, a long-standing partner of the Royal Dutch Football Association KNVB. While the contribution of the Dutch state lottery made headlines back home, the real magic happens behind the bus. With the revamped bus now in place, the stage is set for another unforgettable summer of Dutch support.
The Herald
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Frans, Solomons triumph in Motherwell Freedom Run
Melikhaya Frans and Refeleo Solomons won the men's and women's 10km race in the Motherwell Freedom Run, which finished at the Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre on Saturday. Ikhamva Athletics Club road runner Frans crossed the finish line in 29 minutes and 53 seconds. Andile Motwana of Nedbank Running Club finished second in 30:24, and Ikhamva's Sinawo Poti, 30:48 was third. 'People came in their numbers this year as compared to last year, so it was a beautiful race,' Frans said. 'I had a plan ahead of the race to win again this year, like when I won the race in three consecutive years. This is now my fourth Motherwell Freedom Run title. 'I think in the history of the race, I am the athlete who has won it the most times. 'The race was well organised, and the race is growing every year. I was also happy to see my training partner Sinawo finish in third place on Saturday, it's been nine years training together. 'The race was also part of my preparations for an upcoming international race that I'll be taking part in this year. So, winning the Motherwell Freedom Run on Saturday confirms to me that I am on the right track fitness-wise and speed-wise.' Frans did not want to give much information on his upcoming international itinerary. In the women's race, Nedbank Running Club's Solomons was the first home in 36:46. Kayla Nell of Charlo came second in 37:05, and Bianca Meistre of 32GI claimed third in 38:49. The Herald
