A Real Sense of History

Daily Express doesn't go the bananas highway and shows unusual restraint, listing Wuthering Heights 2026 among upcoming adaptations:

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights

What we know so far: "Emerald Fennell is directing the new adaptation of Brontë's work starring Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The film, produced by Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment, has begun filming in the UK and is scheduled for a February 2026 release by Warner Bros." (Molly Toolan)

The Killarney Advertiser reports the visit to Killarney of Nigel West, as representative of the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton:

The visit was attended by local artist Dolores Lyne, Mayor of Killarney Martin Grady, and Great Southern General Manager Jamie Power, in an event that highlighted the strong cultural connections between the Brontë family and Killarney.

Patrick Brontë, father of Charlotte, Emily and Anne, was born in 1777 in Emdale, County Down, and grew up in the parish of Drumballyroney near Rathfriland before going on to study at St John’s College, Cambridge. His Irish upbringing shaped his outlook, and in 1818, while living in Thornton, Yorkshire, he published The Maid of Killarney, a poem that reflected the romantic interest in Ireland of the period.

The family’s link to Killarney deepened in 1854 when Charlotte Brontë and Arthur Bell Nicholls stayed at the Great Southern, just days after the hotel had opened. Their visit remains one of the earliest associations between the Brontë literary legacy and the landmark Killarney hotel.

The presence of Nigel West in Killarney served as a reminder of those ties, as well as the wider Irish roots of the Brontë family. Great Southern General Manager Jamie Power said the hotel was proud to continue celebrating its historic connections while honouring traditions that still resonate with the local community today.

The Telegraph & Argus suggests a Haworth walk:

Haworth is an interesting industrial village with a history which includes the Brontë sisters and filming of The Railway Children.

Explore the narrow, often cobbled streets on this short walk and experience a real sense of history.

Park in one of the car parks at the top end of Haworth and make your way to top of the cobbled main street next to St Michael and All Angels Church. The Brontë Parsonage Museum is set behind the church and worth a visit on your return. From the centre of Haworth head down the cobbled street. Opposite the Fleece pub turn left down a steep lane heading towards Haworth rail station. (Jonathan Smith)

Collider has an article about the cult TV show Dark Shadows:

Premiering in 1966 and running for 1,225 episodes, creator Dan Curtis conceived the ABC drama as a contemporary, non-supernatural riff on Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. (Kelcie Mattson)

Broadway World announces the upcoming performances of a new adaptation of Jane Eyre in Orinda, CA:

The Orinda Starlight Village Players presents

The world premiere production of

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre

Adapted and directed by Malcolm Cowler

Brontë's classic novel will be brought to life on stage in this world premiere production using Cowler's signature blend of video projection and live performance.  It's a show not to miss!

Featuring - sophie ruf-justin parish-john chapin - marian simpson- kayly veliz, angelo veliz, laura martin chapin, mimi hamilton, sara couden, monica bonnington, kenny silberberg, jahannes muckel, julia nelson, carolyna ryklansky, ariella folks

September 5 - 27

The Daily Pop Crossword contained a Jane Eyre-related question:

  "Jane Eyre" actress Wasikowska