Talking About Paul on Riviera Radio
I was thrilled when Sarah Lycett invited me to go on her Riviera Radio show, The Full English Breakfast with Sarah, to talk about my latest book, Paul.
Théâtre de la Cité: The Little Theatre that Could…and Would
While no one was looking, Nice’s most popular theatre just pulled an extraordinary stunt, seeking to shake people awake from the malaise that has beset the world.
The Ten Gifts (Holidays or Not) Everyone Hopes to Find in their Stocking
At the tail end of this exhausting year, we all crave a little balm on our aching souls. The recommendations of locally-made gifts on our coup-de-cœur list are exactly that.
***POSTPONED*** Le Week-End Solidaire: Rivieran Artists Perform for the Victims of Storm Alex
In an extraordinary two-day charity event, actors and musicians are rallying behind those who have lost everything in the recent storm that devastated the Niçois hinterland
French Independent Theatres: Between Frustration, Anger, and Hope
Thierry Surace, director of the popular Théâtre de la Cité in Nice, talks about the dramatic impact - in the short and long run – the lockdown has had on his and other private theatres
Cie. Miranda’s Cyrano de Bergerac: A Silent Movie on a Stage
Think the most-performed play in French theatre history cannot possibly be reinterpreted? Théâtre de la Cité director Thierry Surace and his resident company prove otherwise
A Night of Magical Music (or Musical Magic?) Ahead at Théâtre de la Cité
Clément Althaus, musician extraordinaire, doesn’t just stop at making music. He is a storyteller and a juggler of baroque-cum-dance floor sounds.
Théâtre de la Cité: “Racists Won’t Stop our Commitment to A Multicultural Society”
While Black French humorist Donel Jack’sman deflects a vile insult from a spectator in mid-show with grace, the depth of racism running rampant in Nice is exposed
The Regional 2018/19 Theatre Season: All Grown Up (but Plenty Playful)
After a few tumultuous years, Azurean theatres have (re)defined their identities. The result: an extraordinarily rich and interesting programme all around
Comedian Paul Taylor Brings Bilingual Stand-up Show to Nice
British comedian Paul Taylor is bringing his bilingual stand-up comedy show to the Théâtre de la Cité in Nice this October.
All of Nice is a Stage During the Quinzaine des Théâtres
The programme for this year’s theatre festival, taking place this October, is finally out, and is well worth the long wait.
Unveiled: The 2016/17 Theatre Season on the French Riviera
The three regional flagship theatres present very different programmes, but all share a general theme of lightening the sombre mood.
Théâtre de la Cité: XXS Budget, XXL Entertainment
‘Tis the season to present the new theatrical programme. The one that Thierry Surace has cooked up is quite a treat.
L’Autre Galilée: Yes, Science and Theatre Do Go Together!
It’s quite early in the season, and the Théâtre de la Cité in Nice is already pulling a first ace from its sleeve.
What Happens When Molière and Clowns Invade Roquebrune-Cap Martin?
You have seen every possible version of French stage classics? No – unless you have seen Société Miranda’s Dom Juan.