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She still managed to get her own agent and landed several stage roles after graduating, before taking on her first West End role as Madeleine in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg in 2011.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Umbrellas are prohibited in the parade grandstands, and spectators are encouraged to leave them at home if they’re standing elsewhere along the route, said Candy Carlson, a spokesperson for the Tournament of Roses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

The French composer and instrumentalist scored hundreds of films—including the bittersweet movie musical “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Umbrellas are a common sight in Seattle, especially during the fall and winter months when the rain is more frequent.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2022

Umbrellas, too, were bad business, as were broken mirrors and the gift of a pair of scissors.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson