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Sydney Morning Herald
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
In the '50s this Hitchcock story might have passed for light entertainment. Today, it reads as true crime.
When Dean Drieberg was approached to direct a stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder, he immediately spotted the elephant in the room. The story of a man planning to murder his wife might have passed for light entertainment in 1954, but in 2025 it reads closer to true crime. Rather than pull away from reality, Drieberg decided to lean into it. 'Last year alone 103 women were killed by men in Australia. I couldn't avoid that statistic and I wanted to point at that with this play and with this production.' Stage thrillers have been having a moment of late, with shows such as The Talented Mr Ripley, And Then There Were None and Gaslight touring the country. Hitchcock casts his shadow over other adaptations this year, too, via The Birds at Malthouse Theatre and the upcoming Rebecca at MTC. But nowhere else is that shadow so dark as with Dial M. It's not just that the play follows the machinations of a murderous misogynist. It's that the relationship of Hitchcock to his leading ladies is now regarded as troubling. The Birds star Tippi Hedren alleged the director sexually assaulted her and then attempted to ruin her career. In The 39 Steps, Hitchcock handcuffed Madeleine Carroll to her male co-star for hours, even when she needed to use the bathroom. Drieberg's Dial M isn't just a hit job on the director, though. 'I love Hitchcock's films. I've loved Hitchcock's films since I was a teenager and still do. Him as a person, different story. We've had a lot of really problematic behaviour from him and especially how he treated his female stars. That's also wrapped into this, all these themes that I've been exploring within this show, like ego and toxic masculinity and the patriarchy and misogyny.' But how do you go about honouring the timeless strengths of Hitchcock's 1954 classic without glorifying the neuroses and, well, perviness that permeate so much of his oeuvre? For Drieberg, it was about allowing the two to coexist. 'We start it grounded in the '50s and very much lean into the style of that time. And then we're slowly introducing more contemporary elements into it,' the director said.
The Age
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
In the '50s this Hitchcock story might have passed for light entertainment. Today, it reads as true crime.
When Dean Drieberg was approached to direct a stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder, he immediately spotted the elephant in the room. The story of a man planning to murder his wife might have passed for light entertainment in 1954, but in 2025 it reads closer to true crime. Rather than pull away from reality, Drieberg decided to lean into it. 'Last year alone 103 women were killed by men in Australia. I couldn't avoid that statistic and I wanted to point at that with this play and with this production.' Stage thrillers have been having a moment of late, with shows such as The Talented Mr Ripley, And Then There Were None and Gaslight touring the country. Hitchcock casts his shadow over other adaptations this year, too, via The Birds at Malthouse Theatre and the upcoming Rebecca at MTC. But nowhere else is that shadow so dark as with Dial M. It's not just that the play follows the machinations of a murderous misogynist. It's that the relationship of Hitchcock to his leading ladies is now regarded as troubling. The Birds star Tippi Hedren alleged the director sexually assaulted her and then attempted to ruin her career. In The 39 Steps, Hitchcock handcuffed Madeleine Carroll to her male co-star for hours, even when she needed to use the bathroom. Drieberg's Dial M isn't just a hit job on the director, though. 'I love Hitchcock's films. I've loved Hitchcock's films since I was a teenager and still do. Him as a person, different story. We've had a lot of really problematic behaviour from him and especially how he treated his female stars. That's also wrapped into this, all these themes that I've been exploring within this show, like ego and toxic masculinity and the patriarchy and misogyny.' But how do you go about honouring the timeless strengths of Hitchcock's 1954 classic without glorifying the neuroses and, well, perviness that permeate so much of his oeuvre? For Drieberg, it was about allowing the two to coexist. 'We start it grounded in the '50s and very much lean into the style of that time. And then we're slowly introducing more contemporary elements into it,' the director said.
Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly's Maisie Smith sent messages of support after major announcement
Former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith had news for adoring fans as she updated on a venture that had been a year in the making Former Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders star Maisie Smith has unveiled an exciting new career venture, and her devoted fans have rallied around to offer their encouragement. The 24-year-old, who rose to fame as Tiffany Butcher on the BBC One soap, has been making headlines with her recent projects. In addition to touring the UK with a stage show, she has now turned her attention to the world of fashion. A self-proclaimed fitness enthusiast and dancer, Maisie has collaborated with Gym King to launch her own clothing line, designed for a variety of activities. Sharing the news with her fans, Maisie posted a teaser video on Instagram, showcasing her new range as she puts it through its paces alongside two other dancers. The clip highlights her impressive moves and toned physique. Maisie captioned the post: "It's here! Almost a year in the making, and the @maisiesmithofficial Limitless collection has finally landed," reports Wales Online. She continued: "A range where style meets dance, Limitless X Maisie has been made to move with you, for you." The collection features sweat-wicking material, seamless sets, and compressive fabric. Maisie shot the promotional video at the renowned Diversity Studio, expressing her gratitude to the team and fellow dancers Shante Samuel and Georgia Lewiss for bringing her vision to life. Maisie added: "Shop this exclusive collection at now!" The comments section was flooded with praise from former co-stars and celebrity friends, all offering their support for Maisie's new endeavour. Jac Jossa, famed for her role as Lauren Branning on EastEnders, couldn't contain her excitement, commenting "Love it all," and "amazing." Diversity's very own Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely chimed in with a fiery emoji and hands raised in celebration. Strictly's dance sensation Karen Hauer also joined the chorus of praise, writing: "Yes, babe." The fanfare didn't stop there, with admirers gushing: "I absolutely love Maisie, I'll be getting some of this my gymdrobe asap," and "I can confirm every item is stunning." In other news, Maisie has been anything but resting on her laurels, having recently announced she'll be gracing stages across the UK, sharing the spotlight with Ed McVey from Netflix's The Crown, in the theatrical rendition of The Talented Mr Ripley. 2025 has been a whirlwind for Maisie, especially after her beau Max George faced a health scare, landing in hospital last December for significant heart surgery, and has since been on the mend. Max George, 36, a member of The Wanted, found himself in A&E needing a pacemaker when a heart block was discovered, causing irregular heartbeats. He later disclosed that he had to undergo a second heart surgery due to the pacemaker wires being inserted too deeply. Talking to The Sun about his ordeal, he shared: "I was trying to get back to good health but was still having a flickering sensation for weeks after I had my pacemaker fitted, and it was gradually getting worse and worse." In March, Max made the decision to return to work and take on the role of a tormented priest in Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, which is currently touring the UK and Europe.
BreakingNews.ie
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Maisie Smith and The Crown's Ed McVey to star in The Talented Mr Ripley UK tour
Actors Maisie Smith and Ed McVey are to star in a UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley. The stage adaptation is based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith, which was also the source material for the popular 1999 film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett. Advertisement McVey, 25, who portrayed a young Prince William in Netflix drama The Crown, will play the mysterious protagonist Tom Ripley, who is offered an opportunity to travel to Italy. Ed McVey attends the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party for the Bafta Film Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane (Ian West/PA) Former EastEnders actress Smith, 24, will star as Marge Sherwood, the girlfriend of Dickie Greenleaf, who draws Tom into a world of glittering privilege. Highsmith, whose novel is celebrating its 70th anniversary, went on to write Ripley Under Ground, Ripley's Game, The Boy Who Followed Ripley, and lastly in 1991 Ripley Under Water. The book series has spawned several adaptions including 2005's Ripley Under Ground, starring Barry Pepper, Alan Cumming and Willem Dafoe. Advertisement More recently the psychological thriller was turned into a mini-series starring Irish actor Andrew Scott in the role of con artist Tom. The stage adaptation will open on September 4 at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre and will have an official opening night on September 10th. After its initial dates in Cheltenham, the show will travel to Edinburgh, Birmingham, Woking, Oxford, Brighton, Bristol, Richmond and Salford. Smith and McVey will be in the starring roles until the end of 2025. Touring dates for 2026 are yet to be announced. Advertisement Further casting is also to be announced.
Vogue
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
ERL Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
Eli Russell Linnetz says he has a 'thick filter' around what he lets reach him, which makes his timely and particular examination—and subsequent dismantling—of the idea of American prep all the more fascinating. Ever the storyteller, Linnetz crafted a particularly relevant narrative for this season, a sort of collage of The Talented Mr. Ripley and Saltburn, plus the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The idea is that a kid named Ivy—a nod to the Ivy League, said Linnetz—becomes infatuated with an upperclassman at his new elite boarding school. Christian is the king of campus, and Ivy would give anything to be around him—or be him, rather. Linnetz's story follows Ivy as he embeds himself into Christian's inner circle, with his admiration turning sour and then poisonous—'poison ivy,' get it?—subsequently culminating in an act of violence. (If you've seen either of the two aforementioned films, you get where this is all going.) Linnetz said that he wanted to explore the hierarchy of taste in the context of 'what it means to be preppy.' An undeniable aspect of this particular American sartorial tradition is that it's tied to race and class. There is a hierarchy to the idea of good taste and who gets to have it, but there's also one connected to preppy style itself. Linnetz's ruminations were focused on power dynamics, and how prep, in a way, has become an exercise in emulating those that are—or seem to be—the most powerful. It's a timely subject. Americanisms were trending at the spring 2026 menswear collections last month, and both Jonathan Anderson and Michael Rider explored preppiness, with various degrees of subversion, at their respective debuts for Dior and Celine. Linnetz's approach was more about relaxing than perverting preppy codes—'meticulously relaxed' is how he described it. Hence the beautiful ombrés on cropped sweater vests, and tailoring that imitated the way the sun ages clothing over time. Linnetz kept his suits unlined and, in some cases, made them in nylon, a nod to the Venice Beach roots of his label. Argyle sweaters, cotton boxers, and grandpa-style knits all got the ERL treatment, with fantastic fabric selections in funky color choices and deliberate proportion updates (tapering at the waist, tight at the biceps, and stretched across the chest, which is to say very flattering for muscular men). Early on, ERL often came across as a narrative-first project, but the clothes and their make—materials, cut, etc.—have taken on importance over time, to Linnetz's credit. 'It was more of an art project when I started, I didn't know a single thing about manufacturing or any aspect of the business; I had an interest in costume and was creating my own bubble and it had an authenticity because I was creating for myself,' Linnetz reflected. Now, there's more 'power and business' behind it, but ultimately what fuels the label is Linnetz's obsessions. That they sometimes align with culture at large, he says, is a matter of people seeing their curiosities reflected in his. Such is the case of prep; either at face value or through a fun-house mirror filter, the American style is top of mind these days.
