Jane Eyre: An Autobiography will be performed at the Cotswold Playhouse on Friday, October 10, at 7.30pm.It’s being staged to mark the 200th anniversary of the deaths of Maria and Elizabeth Brontë, Charlotte Brontë’s older sisters, who died in the spring of 1825.Both girls died of consumption at 10 and 11 years old, when Charlotte was only nine.Shane Morgan, director of the production, said: "There is no doubt whatever that the devastating impact of Maria and Elizabeth’s deaths at just 10 and 11 years old respectively was key to the germination of the Jane Eyre whose orphaned heroine endures childhood loss, rejection and isolation as she embarks on her quest for familial love and somewhere to belong."The production is a revival of the 2015 adaptation by award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland.It is produced by Live Wire and Roughhouse Theatre. (Matti Airey)
Think of places linked to the Brontës, and Haworth’s moorland and parsonage come to mind. And the house in Thornton where the four younger siblings were born.But did you know the Brontës had a connection with Keighley? Next week Irene Lofthouse, local writer, performer, social historian and “re-teller of secret stories”, will lead a tour of places the Brontës visited in the town. Starting at Keighley Library, her walk journeys through art, music, literature, travel and funfair visits.Irene will be in character as Nancy De Garrs, the Brontës’ nanny at Thornton and Haworth, exploring stories of Patrick, Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell. “Many people never think of the Brontës in Keighley,” says Irene. “Yet they came often to look for books, to teach or listen to lectures, hear music, learn to paint, visit friends and enjoy the annual fair. I’ll be following the Town Trail devised by Keighley Local Studies librarians, which uncovered nuggets of Brontë history hidden for years.” (Emma Clayton)
A celebration of 'collective joy and creativity' inspired by Emily Brontë and Kate Bush will feature as part of Bradford 2025's UK City of Culture programme.Wondering Heights invites everyone to join a free, playful celebrationInspired by Emily Brontë's imagination and Kate Bush's pop anthem 'Wuthering Heights', the event seeks to engage people from all walks of life in a simultaneous celebration of place, dance, and song.People can participate from anywhere they choose - whether at home, in the workplace, or amidst the rugged beauty of the Bradford moors. (Gavin Engelbrecht)
2. "Wuthering Heights" by Emily BrontëEmily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is a dark, passionate novel that explores the destructive power of love and revenge. The novel delves into themes of obsession, social class, and the supernatural, creating an atmospheric and emotionally charged narrative. For book lovers, this novel is a must-own for its raw emotional depth and its exploration of love’s darker dimensions. (...)5. "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte BrontëCharlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre is a pioneering novel in the genre of Gothic romance and feminist literature. It follows the journey of Jane, an orphaned girl who grows into a strong, independent woman determined to live by her own moral code. Brontë’s vivid characterization and passionate storytelling make Jane Eyre a timeless classic that challenges societal norms. Owning this novel is essential for readers who appreciate a complex heroine’s fight for autonomy and the intricate interplay of emotion and intellect in Victorian England. (Diana Meresc)
He tried Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights in the original English before reverting to the Spanish translation, titled Cumbres Borrascosas. “I couldn’t get through that in English,” Bellerín confessed. “I tried it, but couldn’t.” (Lenre Bakare)
HaworthOne of my favourite destinations to visit near Liverpool has got to be the cosy village of Haworth. Around a one hour and 45 minute drive from Liverpool, Haworth boasts scenic cobblestone streets, historic pubs, quirky independent shops and much more.Located in West Yorkshire, near Keighley, Haworth was once home to the famous Brontë sisters, with a main attraction being the Brontë Parsonage - the former family home turned museum. Maintained by the Brontë Society in honour of the Brontë sisters – Charlotte, Emily and Ann - this is a must-visit for literary lovers.Walking down Main Street, the heart of the chocolate-box village, there is so much to see and do. But one of my favourite shops has to be The Cabinet of Curiosities, based in a former Victorian chemists, which sells everything from cauldron shaped bath bombs to homemade soaps and candles and more.When it comes to the pubs, my favourite was The Fleece - but if you’re after an incredible roast dinner, The Hawthorn in Haworth was previously named as the UK’s best roast dinner by Enjoy Travel and has also been included in the Times’ list of the UK’s top roasts. If you go in the Autumn like I did, the village will remind you of the fictional town of Stars Hallow in hit 00s TV series, Gilmore Girls. (Jess Molyneux)
As the unmistakable falsetto warble of British songstress Kate Bush rings out across the impromptu 520-metre-long concrete stage, setting the scene – not quite the “wily, windy moors”, but close enough – every single member of the assembly slowly raises one arm in unison. Every single person bends their arm backwards, then forwards, then pulls it back down. Turns their head to the side. Looks back to centre. Drags a hand emotively in front of their face. For the next four minutes and 28 seconds, the real world does not exist. For the next four minutes and 28 seconds, we are all transported into the world of “Wuthering Heights”.This is “The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever” – or, as it’s more colloquially known, Kate Bush Day – a beautiful, bonkers annual tribute to the cult musician’s most famous song. Inspired by the original event first held in Brighton as part of Brighton Fringe in 2013, the brainchild of performance collective Shambush, this particular iteration is being held in the seaside town of Folkestone, Kent, on its handily capacious Harbour Arm jutting into the English Channel.The concept has proven so popular that it’s subsequently spawned countless copycats around the world, having taken place in Australia, Canada, the US, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Croatia, France, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Mexico, Italy and Israel.But, though now embraced by multiple nationalities, The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is perhaps an example of British eccentricity at its finest: an event that invites anyone and everyone to drape themselves in scarlet and perform a coordinated, choreographed dance routine en masse to recreate the iconic 1978 “Wuthering Heights” music video in which Bush wore a long red dress and whirled around Salisbury Plain. (And when I say anyone, I mean anyone. In the past, I’ve seen hench, bearded men pirouetting in skin-tight strapless gowns, and dogs swaddled in scarlet being gently swayed by owners in matching outfits.)Why do we do this? If you even have to ask the question, the whole thing’s possibly not for you. A better question might be, “Why not?”
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