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!
Behind the Scenes of Puppetry
The work of Cannes’ internationally renowned Compagnie Arketal is at the centre of a lovely and insightful exhibition. It shows that marionettes are both a theatrical art and a craft.
Alexandre Miuccio: Back to the Drawing Board and Loving it
How do you reinvent yourself from being a senior manager in the luxury goods industry to becoming an artist? We talked to one who dared to take the plunge and has never looked back.
Fáilte ar ais, Irish Celtic!
After a four-year hiatus, everyone’s favourite Irish dance group is finally back in the South of France with two shows in Cannes. Run and fight for tickets!
Seeing Red (Soles) this Summer at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco
In 2022, the great annual art exposition is devoted to the work and creativity of Christian Louboutin and his close ties to the Principality