Théâtre Francis Gag – Riviera Buzz

Ancient Masks Meet Modern Truths: Nice’s Festival International Commedia dell’Arte Turns Ten

June 5, 2025

A distinctive annual event, which has become a beloved staple not only of Niçois theatre culture but also of Europe's festival circuit, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Painter Emmanuel Bellini’s Former Studio: One of Cannes’ Hidden Jewels

NATJA IGNEY

February 19, 2021

Local Buzz

A chapel-turned-atelier-turned-museum in the hills high above the Croisette pays homage to an exceptional artist who marked Cannes like few others

A Glorious Past, a Radiant Future: Théâtre Francis Gag Turns 30

NATJA IGNEY

October 12, 2019

Arts & Culture

There may be larger or more prominent theatres in and around Nice but none is as beloved as the popular theatre that bears the name of one of the city’s all-time great.

The Eleventh Edition of Festival Femmes en Scènes in Nice – A Triumph

NATJA IGNEY

March 18, 2019

Arts & Culture

The final curtain of Françoise Nahon’s festival paying tribute to women in the performing arts has just fallen with a spectacular closing concert

The Regional 2018/19 Theatre Season: All Grown Up (but Plenty Playful)

NATJA IGNEY

October 11, 2018

Arts & Culture

After a few tumultuous years, Azurean theatres have (re)defined their identities. The result: an extraordinarily rich and interesting programme all around

Éva Rami: Taking Theatre to New Heights

NATJA IGNEY

April 17, 2018

Arts & Culture

The young artist’s much-lauded one woman play VOLE! soars to the skies on the wings of her tremendous personality and talent

“Garibaldi, Connais Pas!” A Musical Tribute To Nice’s Greatest Son

NATJA IGNEY

October 8, 2017

Entertainment

Corou de Berra, Nice’s famous polyphonic quartet, explores the myths and lore surrounding the enigmatic general

2017/18 Theatre Season: Four Mirrors Held Up To Society

NATJA IGNEY

September 12, 2017

Arts & Culture

The region’s four leading theatres - TNN, Anthéa, TDG, and TFG - have radically different programmes in store this year, with their directors’ signature clearly legible on each one.

Helsinki Senate Square © Elina Sirparanta

Curtain Up For 100 Years of Finnish Independence and Culture

NATJA IGNEY

April 5, 2017

Local Buzz

If you can pronounce “Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää Suomi” we know where you will be on Saturday, 8 April. If not, come to Théâtre Francis Gag anyway!

Les Bonnes Festival Femmes en Scène in Nice

A Full Week of Girl Power in Niçois Theatres

NATJA IGNEY

March 6, 2017

Arts & Culture

The ninth annual Festival Femmes en Scènes is underway, examining the place of women in present-day society

Niçois Artists – Ambassadors of Culture, Architects of Peace

NATJA IGNEY

February 4, 2017

Arts & Culture

Nice is a magnificent city by all accounts. But this past Sunday, it showed the world its most beautiful face: that of friendship and solidarity

Jazzing it Up at the Théâtre Francis Gag This Weekend

NATJA IGNEY

February 2, 2017

Local Buzz

A big treat is in store for local music lovers: the Nice Jazz Orchestra is stopping over in town.

Nice-Berlin Solidar(t)ité: A Unique Show of Support Beyond Borders

NATJA IGNEY

January 16, 2017

Entertainment

On January 29, over 20 of the finest Niçois artists are coming together for a charity event for the victims of the Berlin Christmas market terror attack