50 Years of TNN – Bridging Past, Present and Future
The venerable Théâtre National de Nice is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. Reason to pause and reflect on its turbulent history.
TNN: Curtain Call for Outgoing Director Irina Brook
At the end of the Brook era at the Théâtre National de Nice, the whimsical artist is leaving behind much more than just fond memories of remarkable theatre shows
When Collectif 8 Meets Kafka, Artistic Alchemy Happens
For its latest masterpiece, Théâtre anthéa’s house company tackles Le Chateau, one of the most complex literary texts ever written, with tremendous success
Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ – a Popular Choice for Nice Opera
Nice Opera opens 2019 with a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni - an eminently popular work, recounting the escapades and ultimate downfall of the fictional libertine Don Juan.
Absolutely Nothing Marginal About Collectif 8’s Marginalia
There is no better way to honour Théâtre anthéa’s fifth anniversary than with this remarkable play by its fantastic house company
Juan Diego Flórez sings for Monte-Carlo Opera
The new year gets off to a grand start for Monte-Carlo Opera this month, with a production of Jacques Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann, starring the charismatic Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez.
Collectif 8’s Surrealistic Trip to Slave Island
In Gaële Boghossian’s skillful hands, L’Île des Esclaves, one of classic French literature’s signature pieces, receives a stunning 21st century makeover.
Woody Allen, Coming to a Theatre Near You and Bringing his Clarinet
Music to the ears of jazz lovers and movie buffs alike: Woody Allen and the New Orleans Jazz Band are stopping over in Antibes this July
Carmen: The Spanish Revolution on The French Riviera
Daniel Benoin is back in Nice this month, directing one of the world’s most famous operas. And predictably, his adaptation has a twist.
Peter Pan: When Théâtre Anthéa Turns Into Neverland
Period costumes, puppets, and retro-futuristic steampunk? Yes, Collectif La Machine is in the house!
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.
Theatre in Nice: Suiting the Action to the Word, the Word to the Action
Wherever there is a stage, Shakespeare’s wisdom is not far. The City of Nice has taken the famous Hamlet quote to heart.
The Art of Being Marc Duret – Part 2
We continue with our profile of Nice-born actor Marc Duret, focusing on his aspirations for local theatre, despite his international status.
The Art of Being Marc Duret – Part 1
Nice-born actor Marc Duret went out to conquer the cineastic and theatrical world, and is coming back home as an international star.
Ex TNN Artistic Director Daniel Benoin Kisses Antibes Theater Scene Awake
Daniel Benoin’s recent departure from the Théâtre National de Nice was much mourned...but look no further than Antibes to find him again.
In 2013, the Théâtre National de Nice, no stranger to flamboyant on-stage productions, witnessed a drama unfold behind ...