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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Unknown Notebooks: What Heiner Müller Wrote at Only 15 Years Old

An unknown notebook containing early writings of playwright Heiner Müller was presented at the Academy of Arts, showcasing his mature style even at a young age.

Feb 26 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nelson Rodrigues Filho, journalist and writer, dies in Rio at 79

Nelson Rodrigues Filho, a well-known journalist and playwright, has passed away at the age of 79 after battling health issues, including pneumonia.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The Eternal Rebellious

The article reflects on the life and reluctance of renowned poet and playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz as he reaches his 80th birthday.

Feb 24 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Antonio Castilla Algarra, the leader of 'los pocholos' who did not want an office next to Ayuso

Antonio Castilla Algarra, a playwright and figure behind 'los pocholos', influenced Madrid's education sector without seeking formal office, despite the political controversies surrounding his connections with local authorities.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The history of lagana and a surprise recipe

The article explores the historical significance of lagana, an ancient Greek flatbread, highlighting its origins and cultural relevance in ancient Athens, particularly through the works of playwright Aristophanes.

Feb 21 • 10:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Choosing the 'Words of Failure' Just Prolongs the End

The article analyzes how contemporary French playwright Jean-Luc Lagarce uses the concept of familial space in his works, particularly focusing on communication failures among family members.

Feb 21 • 01:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Hanif Kureishi Against Winds and Tides

The article discusses the struggles and achievements of Hanif Kureishi, an acclaimed author and playwright, in the face of various challenges.

Feb 20 • 22:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The thrilling drama "Position" comes to the Ugala Theater stage

The thrilling drama "Position" by New Zealand playwright Emma Kinane will premiere at the Ugala Theatre in Estonia, directed by Vallo Kirs.

Feb 20 • 16:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Club of Bachelors": Fun on Stage

Krystyna Janda continues her commitment to traditional theatre by tackling works from the conservative playwright Michał Bałucki, whose work is often criticized for its clichéd characters and moralistic nature.

Feb 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The war turned Alina Sarnatska into a playwright: 'I want to make theater more political'

Alina Sarnatska, a former combat medic in Ukraine, has become a playwright after her experiences at the front, aiming to bring a political dimension to theater.

Feb 20 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

A new film about Shakespeare has sparked unprecedented interest in the playwright's birthplace in Britain

A new film about Shakespeare has generated significant interest in his birthplace in Britain.

Feb 20 • 05:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Which other Danish playwright could withstand such an experience?

The article reviews the play 'Line – altså Knutzon' at Teatret ved Sorte Hest, highlighting the unique and perhaps challenging experience of viewing works by playwright Line Knutzon.

Feb 17 • 15:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kishida Kunihiko Playwright Award Won by Emi Oishi and Sho Hasumi of 'Dow90000'

Emi Oishi and Sho Hasumi received the 70th Kishida Kunihiko Playwright Award in Tokyo for their respective plays, with a ceremony scheduled for May.

Feb 16 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

María Goiricelaya, playwright: 'Dying with dignity is about being able to make decisions'

Spanish playwright María Goiricelaya discusses her new works focused on themes of death and dignity in life choices.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Life & Tech

Why being hopeful is more radical than ever now

Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens emphasizes the radical nature of hope in today’s polarized world, advocating for shared experiences in theater as a way to connect divergent viewpoints.

Feb 13 • 22:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater Icon: The Grave Robbers

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the proposed disinterment of actress Therese Giehse's grave in Zurich and the intervention of playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz.

Feb 11 • 15:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Children should feel discomfort experiencing 'hatred' through theater

A children's playwright emphasizes the importance of presenting themes of discrimination and hate in a way that encourages children to reflect and ask questions rather than simply teaching them lessons.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Production of Inga Krasovska's Comedy 'Strange Money'

Inga Krasovska's production of the English playwright Ray Cooney's comedy 'Strange Money' will premiere in several Latvian cities starting in March.

Feb 11 • 09:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

February 10 Anniversaries: What happened on a day like today?

February 10 marks the anniversary of the birth of influential playwright Bertolt Brecht among other historical events.

Feb 10 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW ⟩ The world-famous playwright flew to Tallinn for the premiere of his play

A renowned playwright traveled from America to Tallinn to attend the premiere of his play, highlighting the significance of the event.

Feb 7 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

The premiere of Ingomar Vihmari's production "In a Small Mansion" at Endla

"In a Small Mansion" is a play based on the work of Polish playwright Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, directed by Ingomar Vihmar, which explores the unraveling reality of a family in a small Polish country house upon the return of their deceased mother.

Feb 6 • 14:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

'The Monsters of Us', the children's play that helps children face their fears

The play by playwright Abigail Martínez teaches children how to confront and transform their fears into strengths.

Feb 5 • 06:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Play Uses Comedy to Reveal Crimes in the Foundation of São Paulo

In "Between the Cross and the Cannibals," playwright Marcos Damigo humorously dismantles the heroic myths surrounding São Paulo's founding while exposing the greed and crimes of its colonization.

Feb 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The true actor does not imitate, he works only on himself

Gabriele Lavia's adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's 'Long Day's Journey into Night' has received enthusiastic applause despite the playwright's original long text being condensed for performance.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Arrival of 'The Wolf Queen', the Tragedy about the Vilified Margaret of Anjou That Shakespeare Did Not Write

The playwright and director Pau Carrió premieres a show at the TNC about Margaret of Anjou, a significant character in several of Shakespeare's works related to the Wars of the Roses.

Feb 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Polarizing Salzburg: The Short Step from Darkness to Light

The article discusses the dual nature of Salzburg, contrasting its provincial qualities with its stature as a cultural capital, a theme famously explored by playwright Thomas Bernhard.

Jan 15 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Matías Umpierrez, playwright: 'It is important to incite curiosity in an era where over-information has made us apathetic'

Argentinian playwright Matías Umpierrez emphasizes the need to spark curiosity amidst an era of overwhelming information, discussing his new play 'PLAY', which explores themes of hatred.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Yasmina Reza, the great playwright of France: "There is a lot of violence and theater in trials"

Yasmina Reza discusses her experiences attending judicial trials in France and collects these stories in her new book, 'True Cases'.

Jan 14 • 18:13 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91

Robert Heide, a notable playwright known for his collaborations with Andy Warhol, has passed away at the age of 91.

Jan 4 • 23:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Gloss: The Strip Light

The article reflects on the timeless nature of human concerns and ideological madness, referencing the life and death of playwright August von Kotzebue, who was killed in 1819 due to his controversial views.

Dec 29 • 14:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

It is clear that women see the world differently. Now men need to understand that the female experience concerns them

The article discusses the successful career of playwright Tena Štivičić, highlighting her impactful dramas and the need for men to recognize the significance of women's experiences.

Dec 28 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Biography of Ernst Toller: A Poet for the Oppressed

The article explores the life and work of Ernst Toller, a prominent playwright of the Weimar Republic who emigrated during the rise of Hitler, reflecting on the complexities of individual existence and the historical context shaping his narrative.

Dec 28 • 12:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iranian cinema and theater legend Bahram Beyzaï has passed away

Bahram Beyzaï, a prominent Iranian filmmaker and playwright, has died at the age of 87 in the United States after battling cancer.

Dec 27 • 21:11 UTC

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