28/01
Happy Birthday,
Pride and Prejudice
As Jane Austen’s most famous novel celebrates 200 years, we look
at the things yo
u didn’t
know...
Austen wanted to call the book First Impressions, but her
publishers forced the name change
Colin Firth originally declined the role
of Mr Darcy in the 1995 BBC mini-series.
His famous lake scene was performed
by a stuntman.
JoeWright, director of the 2005 film, initially
thought Keira Knightley was too attractive
to play the part of Elizabeth, but changed his
mind upon meeting her.
Knightley cut her hair in preparation
for her role in Domino, so wore a wig
during filming.
See visitbritain.co.uk for events
All month
Gonna fly now
It’s a knock-out!
Rocky:
Das Musical –
the latest
show to grace the
Hamburg stage – has
seen rave reviews since
its November opening. The
musical version of Sly Stallone’s
1976
movie features the classic
underdog plot, crowd-pleasing soundtrack and, we hope,
regular cries of “Adrian”. Don’t expect to see Stallone, though he
has had a hand in producing this revival.
stage-entertainment.de
Until 27/01
Last chance...
For a rare opportunity to
see many of Edgar Degas’
late works in an exhibition
on the impressionist’s life
at Basel design museum,
the Fondation Beyeler.
fondationbeyeler.ch
25/01
The perfect Haggis supper
Don’t know the age-old Burns’ Night supper ritual?
Then check out our guide from expert
Murdo
Morrison
of the Robert Burns World Foundation...
BRING IN THE PIPER,
followed by the haggis
bearer to parade the haggis. Lay it down on the
trencher (platter).
ADDRESS THE ROOM
using the words of Burns’
Ode to a Haggis. During this, slice open the haggis
with a skean dhu (Highland dagger).
FOLLOWWITH A TOAST
to the haggis, before
reciting the Selkirk Grace and serving with neeps and
tatties (turnip and potatoes). And whisky, of course.
SEE YOU INFEBRUARY
ILLUSTRATIONS
NICK HARDCASTLE
PHOTOS
REX FEATURES, RENE KEIZER, BRIDGEMAN
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