This is Beirut - Theater

Avignon 2025 Celebrates Arabic through Theater, Dance and Music

This is Beirut, 03/04 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Theater Festival France Avignon Culture Art

Cape Verdean choreographer Marlene Monteiro Freitas will open the 79th edition of the Festival d’Avignon next July in southeastern France, in a program that gives prominence to Arabic, described as a "language of light" and "knowledge" — one that organizers intend to celebrate in response to the "merchants of hate." This major international ...

Joan of Arc Reborn Through Sacred Songs and Theater

Marie-Christine Tayah, 01/04 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Theater Paris France Culture Art

Joan of Arc died at the stake after being convicted of heresy. At just 13, she claimed to hear divine voices that gave her the mission to drive the English out of France. She went on to liberate the city of Orléans and paved the way for Charles VII to be recognized as the legitimate King of France. Nearly six centuries after her death, Joan’s ...

'L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix,' Comes to Life on Stage

Marie-Christine Tayah, 26/03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Theater France Lebanon Culture

Sometimes, a small book can spark a profound change. During the Christmas holidays, what seemed like a simple children’s book, L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix turned out to be a deep source of inspiration. With its delicate illustrations and powerful, minimalist text, this book moved readers with its humanity and impact. What began as a ...

Avignon Celebrates Its Theater Festival With a New Permanent Exhibit

This is Beirut, 25/03 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Festival Avignon Culture Exhibition Theater Art

A permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of the Avignon Festival, one of the world’s leading theater events, will open on July 5 at the Maison Jean Vilar, a space already devoted to the work of the festival’s founder. “I’ve been hoping for this project for thirty years,” said Antoine de Baecque, the exhibit’s curator, during a ...

Nature, Art & Healing: Michel Zoghzoghi’s Wildlife & Elie Choufani’s "Well-Being Through Acting"

Lea Mehanna, 19/03 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Theater Lebanon Photography

From India’s majestic tigers to the Arctic’s polar bears, wildlife photographer Michel Zoghzoghi captures the beauty of endangered species, while actor Elie Choufani uses theater to promote self-expression and emotional well-being.

Antoine Kerbaj, the Lebanese Legend: A Voice and Presence That Endure

Marie-Christine Tayah, 17/03 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Antoine Kerbaj Actor Lebanon Culture TV Theater

Antoine Kerbaj’s passing at 90 evokes a profound sense of loss in the hearts of the Lebanese. A life dedicated to the stage and screen, his departure brings a wave of nostalgia for a bygone era — when families gathered around black-and-white television sets, captivated by his words and gestures. Generations grew up to the rhythm of the ...

Paris Cabaret Scene Mourns Moulin Rouge Icon Janet Pharaoh

This is Beirut, 12/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Paris Dancing Moulin Rouge Theater Show Culture

Cabaret dancers, both past and present, gathered on Tuesday to bid farewell to Janet Pharaoh, the longtime creative director of the Moulin Rouge, who played a key role in revitalizing the iconic Parisian cabaret over the last 30 years. Pharaoh, who grew up in northern England, passed away suddenly last week after battling an illness. She was ...

Pamela Anderson Reinvents Herself 32 years after 'Baywatch' and Dreams of Theater

Madeleine Cadoux, 08/03 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

TV Theater Actress Pamela Anderson Culture Art

Pamela Anderson finally feels like an actress, 32 years after Baywatch. After winning rave reviews for her turn in the film The Last Showgirl, Pamela Anderson is now dreaming of doing theater as the 1990s glamour model seeks to reinvent herself again. The 57-year-old one-time Playboy pin-up, who shot to global fame as lifeguard CJ Parker in ...

'Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme' to Take the Stage in Beirut

Marie-Christine Tayah, 28/02 19:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Theater Le Monnot Beirut Paris Actress Interview

Bringing Zweig’s compelling narrative to the stage, Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’une femme (Twenty-Four Hours in a Woman’s Life) is preparing for its next chapter in Beirut. Under the direction of Ji Chen, Joanna Khalaf delivers a performance that bridges two cultures, offering audiences an immersive experience in both French ...

'Shou Ya Ashta:' Dark Comedy Returns to Le Monnot Theater

This is Beirut, 23/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Theater Culture Art

After a successful premiere in May 2024, Shou Ya Ashta is set to return to Le Monnot theater starting February 27, 2025. Written by Wafa’a Halawi and Riad Chirazi, and produced by Michèle Fenianos, this 75-minute play dives into the complexities of gender-based violence through a sharp yet emotionally gripping lens. With a cast led by May ...

London Fashion Week Kicks off with Boldness and Inclusivity

This is Beirut, 20/02 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

United Kingdom FashionWeek London Theater Culture Art

London Fashion Week kicks off on Thursday evening with the theatrical designs of "queer" designer Harris Reed, launching four days of runway shows in the British capital. This season is a condensed edition marked by several absences. The Anglo-American designer, who is also the artistic director of Nina Ricci, opens the event at the Tate Britain ...

Zeina Daccache’s Stage Replaces Walls in 'Li Chabakna Ykhallesna'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 04/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Beirut Theater Culture Art Drama Therapy

The play Li Chabakna Ykhallesna delves into the struggles of Zeina Daccache and Joseph Jules, a former prisoner, as they navigate a society in crisis after years of confinement. Combining comedy and drama, with comedian Sam Ghazal, it tackles grief, family turmoil and the search for a future in a chaotic world. Directed by Zeina Daccache, the play ...

Theater