Filling the Big Stage

KLCC reviews the Ashland performances of  Elizabeth Williamson's Jane Eyre:

In all my years of reviewing plays presented at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, I never expected to see an adaptation of Jane Eyre at the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. I thought the intimate tale wouldn’t fill the big stage, but Elizabeth Williamson’s compelling adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s novel plunges us into the heartfelt emotions of a poor orphan girl who finds love where she least expects it. (...)

A thoroughly entertaining evening. (Dorothy Velasco)

The Pinnacle Gazette sings the wonders of classical literature:

Classical literature paints vivid pictures of emotions and ideas, often tackling themes like love, loss, identity, and society—concepts deeply embedded within the human experience. Consider The Great Gatsby, with its poignant reflections on the American Dream, or Jane Eyre, which challenges social norms around gender and class. These narratives might have been crafted hundreds of years ago, but their exploration of human nature feels timeless. And isn’t it comforting to know these themes are still relevant today? (Evrim Ağacı)

Pinkvilla lists some Hindi TV Shows dubbed into Tamil:

1. Urave Uyire, dubbed from Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi

The Tamil adaptation of Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, tells the story of a driver's son who falls for a businessman’s daughter. Inspired loosely by the classic English novel Wuthering Heights, this romance captivated Tamil viewers and enjoyed a successful run until 2016. The star cast includes Shakti Arora and Radhikka Madan. (Unmana Chakraverty)

LoveMONEY lists several locations associated with Jane Eyre: 

Jane Eyre, Peak District National Park, England

This stunning historic property in the heart of the Peak District National Park was a major influence on Charlotte Brontë, who visited the home several times in 1845. Known as North Lees Hall, the building became the inspiration for Thornfield Hall, the iconic residence of Edward Rochester in Brontë’s most enduring novel, Jane Eyre.

Surrounded by the stunning rolling hills of the Peak District National Park, North Lees Hall beautifully captured the solitude of country life in England during the 19th century. In the book, Brontë describes the hall quite suitably: “three storeys high; a gentleman’s manor house; battlements round the top gave it a picturesque look."

Though not open to the public, this enchanting property is a truly captivating piece of literary history. The author even named her acclaimed novel after North Lees Hall's architect, Robert Eyre.

Jane Eyre, North Yorkshire, England

A further grand Yorkshire property that is said to have inspired Charlotte Brontë's timeless novel, Norton Conyers was visited numerous times by the author in 1839, some eight years before the book was published.

Brontë had heard stories about a mad woman confined to the building’s eerie attic, a tale that is thought to have inspired her infamous character, Bertha Mason.

Beyond its connection to a beloved novel, Norton Conyers is a Grade II-listed property, recognised as having 'special interest' to the United Kingdom. Two kings, Charles I and James II, both spent the night here and many of its 18th-century furnishings, including paintings, have been well maintained.

In 2004, a hidden stairway was discovered at Norton Conyers, further linking the historic property to Thornfield Hall. The attic remains intact to this day, though there is no public access to the space, which helped create one of the greatest literary twists of all time.

After an extensive renovation, the house and gardens reopened to the public in the spring of 2024, allowing guests to stroll through one of the most famous landmarks in literary history.  (Jen Grimble)