40 Years After her Death, a Paris Expo Celebrates the Immortal Romy Schneider
A beautifully curated exhibition honours the exceptional career of the Austrian actress loved and revered by France and the world, who left the stage of life far too young
A Tale of Love at First Ride
Dean Nicholson was an intrepid Scottish world explorer on a bike. Nala was a stray kitten somewhere in Bosnia. Their chance encounter changed their destiny – and that of many other animals in need - forever.
When Collectif La Machine Meets Molière, Theatrical Fireworks Happen
400 years after the greatest French playwright’s birth, adaptation of his plays abound. But few are as original – and timely – as the one that Collectif La Machine presents at Anthéa right now
Benefit Show at Grimaldi Forum: Ukrainian Circus Artists tell the Story of “My Land”
To raise funds for their compatriots in need, seven artists from the war-beleaguered country present the culture and beauty of their homeland in a breathtaking circus and dance show
New “Salle des Franciscains” in Old Town Nice Officially Inaugurated
Slated to partially replace the “old” National Theatre, the reconstructed and converted Franciscan church is a beautiful venue. But very few locals are happy with it.
Iggy Pop Has a Message for his Fans: “Be There or Be Square!”
The Godfather of Punk, Iggy Pop, is still alive and kicking, quite literally. But in two upcoming concerts on the Coast he’ll show that he has yet another trick in his hat: experimental jazz.
Ayad Akhtar’s Pulitzer-Award Winning Play “Disgrâce” Coming to Anthéa Soon
Ten years after the US premiere of “Disgraced”, one of the most important contemporary plays, Daniel Benoin directs the French adaptation and a star-studded cast led by Sami Bouajila
“Envol” – the Movie Made in Grasse is Finally Taking Flight
After two tedious years of pandemic-related postponements, Frédéric Cerulli’s hilarious comedy about a family of undertakers is hitting the big screen this month. Actor Marc F. Duret, one of the protagonists, spills the inside beans
Sándor Bitó: Dancing with the Brooms
A former ballet star with a remarkable career has traded his life on the top European stages for that of a street sweeper in Nice, and is loving it.
The Iconic Illustrations that Made the Côte d’Azur Famous
In the early 20th century graphic designers made an art form of showcasing the region’s jewels. Now a current exhibition in Nice honours these artists
Cannes’ New Twin City: Lviv, Ukraine
Trust mayor David Lisnard to come up with hands-on, out-of-the-box solutions to bring help to people in a war zone where his homologues resign themselves to expressions of sorrow and sympathies
Pierre Koffi Alanda: One Foot in the Furrow, the Other on a Stage
A farmer from Togo who chose the tiny Alpine hamlet of La Sagne as his home 15 years ago, cultivates his land just as passionately as he cultivates his love for music – and both to great success.
Saving the Arctic and Antarctic: Monaco in Pole Position
Always a champion of critical environmental issues, the Principality mounts a series of high-profile events all throughout 2022 to raise awareness for the North and South Poles’ dire situation.
Théâtre National de Nice: The Final Curtain Has Gone Down – or Has It?
It’s official. The TNN is going to be torn down, says the City of Nice. But opponents of the project are still fighting against the imminent demise of one of Nice’s cultural flagships.
Nose to Nose with T. Rex & Friends
Another school break in France, so what better place to take your kids than the museum? They don’t dig museums, you say? Tell them it’s a dinosaur show!