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Day: 3 February 2026

BeastGames seeking worldwide competitors – Monaco among 14 filming destinations

by: Cassandra Tanti
03/02/2026

YouTube megastar MrBeast could be bringing his $5 million reality competition to Monaco, with the Principality named among filming locations for Beast Games Season 3 as the show expands its reach across four continents and opens casting to participants from around the world, not just America.

For Season 3, Beast Games is going truly international, inviting competitors from every country to represent their nations in what promises to be the show’s most ambitious edition yet. The worldwide casting call specifically requires participants to have legal travel access to 14 countries, including Monaco, suggesting the competition could film in the Principality.

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), who built his YouTube empire on increasingly elaborate stunts and record-breaking prize money, is seeking “world-class competitors” from across the globe to participate in challenges spanning the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, South Africa, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Panama, Fiji, UAE, Japan, Mexico and Canada, alongside Monaco.

National pride at the heart of competition

Unlike previous seasons, Season 3 will focus on national representation, with competitors encouraged to showcase their heritage through traditional clothing, flags or cultural symbols as they vie for the $5 million prize.

Prospective participants must submit a one-minute video at beastgames.com/compete explaining why they deserve to represent their country. Organisers are targeting champions, Olympians, influencers, record holders, viral sensations and individuals with unique talents ranging from chess mastery to athletic achievement.

Strict requirements for global adventure

Competitors must be 18 or older with a valid passport through January 2027, and completely available for up to six consecutive weeks between April and July 2026. The competition demands total freedom from personal, family or work obligations to maintain contest secrecy and integrity.

From American spectacle to global stage

Beast Games Season 1 featured 1,000 contestants competing for $5 million on Amazon Prime Video in late 2024 – the largest single payout in television history. The show attracted massive viewership despite production controversies. Season 2 is currently airing.

Season 3’s four-continent scope represents a dramatic expansion, transforming the competition from a primarily American event into a global spectacle. Monaco’s inclusion among just 14 filming locations suggests the Principality will play a significant role in the competition.

Submissions are now open with no announced deadline. Organisers have warned applicants about scams, noting the legitimate process never requests banking information.

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Marriage, Swordplay and Monet: Théâtre Princesse Grace’s February programme

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
03/02/2026

The Théâtre Princesse Grace has announced three major productions for February, kicking off with a stage version of Ingmar Bergman’s acclaimed television series about marriage in crisis.

On 6th February, a new theatrical adaptation of Bergman’s 1973 work arrives in Monaco. The original six-episode series was so gripping that entire cities emptied as people stayed glued to their TVs, watching the relationship between Marianne and Johan fall apart.

The production explored how a seemingly perfect middle-class couple confronts the reality of marriage. Bergman’s script became famous for its brutal honesty about intimacy, resentment and the gap between how relationships appear and what they truly are.

Director Christophe Perton stages the adaptation with Romane Bohringer and Stanislas Nordey in the lead roles. The performance runs 2.5 hours without an interval and starts at 8pm.

A week later, on 12th February, Edouard Baer stars in Edmond Rostand’s classic ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’. The production aims to present the famous large nosed poet-swordsman as more than just a tragic romantic, showcasing his wit, loyalty and emotional depth.

Anne Kessler from the Comédie-Française directs a cast of 14 performers. The two-hour production begins at 8pm.

Monet concludes the programme

The season concludes on 27th February with ‘Dans les yeux de Monet’, a play imagining events during Claude Monet’s creation of his Rouen Cathedral paintings in 1892.

Cyril Gely’s script pictures the artist working above a lingerie and fashion shop, struggling with creative block until an unexpected encounter with a young model, who came to try on a corset at the shop, disrupts his isolation. Director Tristan Petitgirard stages the piece with Clovis Cornillac, Maud Baecker and Eric Prat. The 90 minute show starts at 8pm.

Bookings can be made at Monte Carlo’s ticket website or by calling the theatre on +377 93 25 32 27, Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm

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Main photo credit: Théâtre Princesse Grace Monaco