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-s...
Changing The Guard at the Théâtre National de Nice
The TNN’s new artistic director Irina Brook has big shoes to fill, those of predecessor Daniel Benoin who leaves the TNN after a 12 year tenure.
2014 TNN Season Kicks Off with Victor Hugo’s ‘Angelo, Tyran de Padoue’
A fulminant production of Victor Hugo’s 'Angelo, Tyran de Padoue', is ringing in the 2014 season at the Théâtre National de Nice.
Padua, 1549. Angelo Malipieri reigns over the city with an iron fist. He is married to Catarina but jealously loves Tisbé who i...