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'L’Auberge de Noël:' A Magical Play for Christmas Time

Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

This Christmas season, L’Auberge de Noël, produced by Les Bouffons and written and directed by Bruno Tabbal, continues the tradition of captivating audiences of all generations. With Cynthya Karam in the lead role and an exceptional cast, the show promises to immerse the audience in a world of wonder at Le Monnot theater. Both Karam and Tabbal ...

Festive Agenda (2): December in the Spirit of Christmas

Béatrice Moreau, 13/12 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon Christmas Exhibition Theater Culture Events

Khyal Sahra returns to Casino du Liban for the holidays After captivating over 26,000 spectators last August, the play Khyal Sahra, written, directed and performed by Georges Khabbaz, alongside Adel Karam, makes a grand return to Casino du Liban for a limited series of performances from December 18, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This theatrical ...

Marwa Khalil: a Lebanese Artist in Marrakech

Marie-Christine Tayah, 06/12 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Marrakech Festival Cinema Theater Lebanon

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival celebrates cinema’s global reach and artistic collaboration, and this year, it features the talented Lebanese artist Marwa Khalil. Renowned for her work in theater, cinema and television, Marwa Khalil shares her journey and artistic connection to Morocco, a country where she lived ...

'The Devil Wears Prada' Musical Takes London's West End

This is Beirut, 03/12 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Musical Theater London

A musical stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada has opened in London, complete with an original score by Elton John. The production recounts the tale of a formidable magazine editor and her ambitious young assistant. Sunday’s premiere featured a special charity gala hosted by Elton John and his husband David Furnish. The event brought ...

John Malkovich’s Anti-War Comedy Sparks Nationalist Outrage in Bulgaria

Madeleine Cadoux, 13/11 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Theater Culture Art

John Malkovich's direction of Arms and the Man, a satirical 19th-century play by George Bernard Shaw, has stirred intense reactions among nationalist groups in Bulgaria. These groups argue that the production insults the country and misrepresents its history, an accusation Malkovich has dismissed as far-right agitation. The premiere, held ...

Le Monnot Theater Presents 'Abl Ma Fell', a Play Exploring Humanity

Marie-Christine Tayah, 08/11 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Theater Lebanon Culture

Le Monnot theater responds to the call to revive the performing arts despite the challenges. In these uncertain times, the play Abl Ma Fell embodies an act of theatrical resilience. By reopening its doors, Through this production, the play’s team demonstrates that theater remains a vital space for expression and connection, even in times of ...

Le Monnot Theater Pays Tribute to French Poet Jacques Prévert

Marie-Christine Tayah, 05/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

theater culture Beirut

Jacques Prévert’s work continues to inspire literature enthusiasts, lovers of rhyme, and wordplay. Embracing this spirit, Josyane Boulos, Zalfa Chelhot, and Cyril Jabre will bring the poet's words to life, embodying them on stage to captivate the audience of Le Monnot theater. This swift artistic initiative, organized shortly after a meeting ...

Le Monnot Theater: A Call for Hope and Action in Uncertain Times

Marie-Christine Tayah, 29/10 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

theater culture Lebanon

Under the direction of Josyane Boulos, actors, directors, and creators gathered at Le Monnot Theater for a series of reflective meetings on Lebanon’s cultural future, seeking concrete ways to support and revive the sector. These exchanges offered a valuable space for the artistic community and theater audience, fostering support, dialogue, and ...

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