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The Drama Group of Monaco, the only English-speaking amateur theatre company in the Principality, is putting on a Christmas pantomime of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Since 1965, the Drama Club of Monaco has been putting on plays, musicals, readings and other performances exclusively in English. This year, in time for the Christmas season, the troupe is coming to the Théâtre des Variétés to put on a special panto performance of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Panto is a tradition in the British Isles and Ireland, and is not to...

A special performance of The Nutcracker featuring Julie Depardieu as narrator has been organised for a young audience at the Auditorium Rainier III. To a backdrop of music by musicians from the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, sand artist Katerina Barsukova will assist in the weaving of this timeless tale.

The world’s biggest circus festival – the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo – will soon celebrate its 45th anniversary with a breath-taking display at the iconic Big Top in Fontvieille. After a forced pause of two years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the circus festival is returning from 20th to 29th January 2023 for a joyous and excitement-filled celebration.   Some of the unmissable artists set to participate in the anniversary celebrations include Peter Marvey, a world-famous magician who will amaze the audience with mind-blowing illusions, and an American artist...

Sainte Devote, the fourth century martyr who later became patron saint of both Monaco and Corsica, is celebrated in the Principality on 26th and 27th January.   Her story is rather a gruesome one, with the legend saying she was tortured and killed for her Christian faith on her native island of Corsica. It was reported that her mouth was crushed and she was dragged through brambles and over rocks. Eventually, she was either put to the rack or stoned to death.   After her passing, it was ordered that she be...

Breast cancer charity Pink Ribbon Monaco is back with two big events next month, featuring appearances by former E.R. star actor Noah Wyle. This February, two special occasions are taking place. The first is the ‘Dare to Bear’ Gala, taking place at the Hôtel Hermitage on Friday 10th February. Star and human rights advocate Noah Wyle, whose life was touched by the recent illness of a relative, will be in attendance to speak about his experiences. Two days later, on 12th February, will be the annual Pink Ribbon Walk, which...