, when the truth is nothing’s really happening to them,” she says. “It’s all about fighting the ennui, and that’s what Hedda’s doing: ‘How do I keep myself interested in this life that I’ve ended up in, which has turned out to be so disappointing?’ She would totally have an Instagram account, and it would be filled with stolen pictures from magazines.”
Ricketts herself hasn’t had to spend much time fighting ennui. Her career has been on the fast track ever since she graduated from Humber College’s Theatre Performance program in 2005 and dove into the Toronto acting pool. In 2009 she made her Stratford debut and spent four seasons there, moving quickly from minor roles to major ones, including Innogen in 2012’s Cymbeline. Meanwhile, Tarver was also doing impressive work at the festival and in 2011 the two joined forces when Tarver cast Ricketts in a critically acclaimed production of Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming—with Ricketts more than holding her own as the lone woman in a formidable male ensemble led by Brian Dennehy.
The following year, Tarver took her first stab at Hedda Gabler, directing a slightly more traditional production for Connecticut’s Hartford Stage Company. (In that show, like this one, Tarver used the 2001 adaptation of Ibsen’s text by U.S. playwright Jon Robin Baitz.) Although it was well-received, Tarver says she felt she’d only skimmed the surface of the play. “For me, it was like dipping my toe into it. With the themes I was touching on that first time, I thought, ‘Oh man, what if you really went further with this?’ A lot of this had to do with seeing the play through the lens of one of the other characters.” That character being, in this production, Judge Brack. Tarver says in her concept he not only represents society’s point of view, he even breaks the invisible “fourth wall” between the actors and audience. (Shades of Tarragon Theatre’s An Enemy of the People.)
This show is only the second time Tarver has worked with Ricketts and the latter wasn’t kidding: she really is doing more film and TV work, notably appearing in last year’s CBC miniseries of Lawrence Hill’s The Book of Negroes. But, as The Wild Party and now Hedda Gabler suggests, she’s far from abandoning the stage.
“The thing I love about theatre is that it’s a growing and living organism,” she says, which is especially true when revisiting a timeless classic like Hedda Gabler. “Our interpretation of it changes with each translation or adaptation or lens that we perceive it through. It’s Ibsen through a broken telephone—and that’s beautiful and challenging.”Today the UK Supreme Court ruled that four aspects of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill will need to be re-considered by the Scottish Parliament.
NDNA Scotland has joined with many voices across Scotland calling for this Bill to be given priority by the Scottish Government so children’s rights will be given the protection of the law as soon as possible.
Purnima Tanuku OBE, Chief Executive of NDNA Scotland, said: “While this may delay the full implementation of the Bill by the Scottish Parliament the Act will still go ahead once the issues have been addressed. It is important for early learning and childcare providers to be well prepared for this change in the law.
The Scottish Government will need to address the four issues raised by the Supreme Court before it can gain Royal Assent.
[Original Run] Should I watch TPFWWM before continuing season 3?

I've just started watching the new season of Twin Peaks and am currently on episode 6 - I've watched the first two seasons already, the only thing I havent seen is  *"Twin Peaks - Fire Walk With Me"*. Should I put the brakes on continuing with the new season and watch the movie before I go any further? 

I binge-watched the first two seasons, and from what I had read, TPFWWM was written as a *prequel*, and I was so hooked I just wanted to fire on with the current story.....am I missing out on major plot points by *not* having seen TPFWWM *before* starting season 3?The Tamaki Maori Village Experience is New Zealands most award winning attraction and with good reason too!
Immerse yourself in the traditional Maori culture, learn about the customs, lifestyles and roles with this amazing interactive evening.
You’ll be greeted in true Maori fashion and have the chance to explore the traditional Tamaki Maori Village where you’ll learn about all parts of Maori life – from the meaning behind tattoos to entertainment, tools and traditions.
And of course you’ll witness the intimidating and world famous Haka war dance – and even get the chance to put your own Maori war face to the test!
At the end of the evening you’ll sit down and enjoy a Hangi feast – earth cooked and incredibly delicious whilst enjoy songs and entertainment.
You’ll also get the opportunity to chat to the village members who are more than happy to answer your questions and talk about all things Maori and Kiwi!
It’s an evening filled with tradition, fun and learning which will help you appreciate the culture of New Zealand and it’s diverse history.
New Zealand’s MOST AWARDED Cultural Tourism Attraction!
Enter our living village, as it comes alive with the sights, sounds and activity of days gone by, including facial tattooing, weaving, carving and demonstrations on how our food was cooked and preserved many years ago. See, touch, take time and talk to our people as you wander through our village – you may even be invited to take part in stick games and warrior training.
Witness the earth being scraped carefully away from the hangi pit by your selected Chiefs, to reveal baskets laden with your sumptuous, mouth watering feast, which has been cooked beneath the ground on hot stones.
The sharing of food is an important part of Maori custom – so we now invite you to join us for the traditional hangi buffet feast, followed by our New Zealand dessert. The evening draws to an end with the Poroporoaki – the official closing ceremony. There will be waiata (songs) and whaikorero (speeches), before you are safely transferred back to your Rotorua accommodation.
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Indonesian startups seem to be on a funding spree this week. With new partnerships and development, here’s the latest startup bytes from the land of islands and beaches.
Indonesia-based muslim ecommerce marketplace Muslimmarket, has secured an undisclosed amount in its Series A round of funding from 500 Startups, and other undisclosed investors.
Post the financing round, the startup’s valuation currently stands at $10 Mn, as per a report by Deal Street Asia.
The startup will use the funding to expand its market reach and promote its brand. The startup also plans to introduce its own Muslim fashion brand, SUQMA.
The startup was launched in 2015 by Riel Tasmaya and Ben Soebiakto. The platform offers Muslim clothing for men, women, and children, and claims to have around 150 fashion brands under it. The platform also sells halal products (allowed under Islamic law) like bags, shoes and even Muslim holy products called ‘Kurban’ (animal meat used during holy sacrifices).
Southeast Asia-based budget hotel brand ZEN Rooms has raised $4.1 Mn in its Series A round, led by Korea-based Redbadge Pacific and SBI Investment Korea. Existing investors Rocket Internet also participated in the round.
The startup will deploy the funds towards expansion in the Asian region, as stated in a report by Deal Street Asia.
The startup was founded in 2015 by Kiren Tanna, and works along the lines of OYO Rooms in India. It partners with budget hotels to build a network of rooms to provide a standardised service. In exchange, it takes a commission out of each successful booking.
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has entered the Indonesian payments space by inking a deal with the archipelago’s media conglomerate, Emtek, to launch a new digital payments product as well as other financial services.
As per a report by TechinAsia, the new service will be launched in Indonesia on BBM Messenger, that’s operated in Indonesia by a subsidiary of Emtek.
Emtek has introduced new services on BBM including shopping, games, online videos, among others and the new payments service will tie it all up.
Indonesian online gaming startup Itemku has secured $1.2 Mn in its latest round of funding from seed stage VC firm 500 Startups and other undisclosed South Korean investors, Deal Street Asia reported.
The startup plans to use the funding to expand operations in Southeast Asia.
The startup was launched in 2014 by Denis Kim as a price comparison and classified ads platform. In June 2015, it pivoted into an online gaming marketplace and enables secure trading among gamers. The startup allows people to buy and sell items that exist or are used in games, and charges a commission for the sale.
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