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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A story about Paul Keres is coming to the stage at Viimsi Artium

A new play titled 'Paul – Pawn and King' inspired by the chess master's life will be performed at Viimsi Artium; it delves into Paul Keres' career during the late 1940s and his exclusion from international chess due to political circumstances.

Mar 3 • 16:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Politician Mockery and Musical Theater: All the Information on the Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg 2026

The Strong Beer Tasting at Nockherberg will take place from March 4 to March 29, 2026, alongside a traditional festival celebrating strong beer for Lent.

Mar 3 • 14:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Review. The Drama Theatre's "Caligula" or Camus Without Existentialism

The review discusses a production of 'Caligula' by Albert Camus, emphasizing its historical-political interpretation over its philosophical and poetic aspects.

Mar 1 • 10:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: He was the guardian of his father's works and marked culture in his own way

Nelson Rodrigues Filho, known for his contributions to Brazilian theater and culture, dedicated his life to preserving and adapting his father's works while also engaging in political activism.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The great 'theatrical man' Kostas Dalianis has passed away

The Greek theater community mourns the loss of famed director and educator Kostas Dalianis, known for his commitment to political theater and education.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jacob Lundström: I Understand the Applause After the Action at Dramaten

A political activist interrupted a performance of "Rage" at Dramaten, raising questions about the nature and impact of such forms of protest.

Feb 26 • 09:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Play 'Queen Lira' seeks poetic power in the discussion about recent politics in Brazil

The play 'Queen Lira' will be performed on March 3 as part of a special edition of the project Sete Leituras, highlighting the recent political landscape in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: Attempting to Exclude Political Themes from Art Borderlines Censorship

An expert discusses the implications of excluding political themes from artistic expression, responding to concerns over potential political propaganda in a recent theater production.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘The Wolf Queen’: A Shakespeare with the Worst of Shakespeare

A review of ‘La reina lloba’ criticizes its attempt to elevate the character of Margaret of Anjou from Shakespeare's works but ultimately fails due to its heavy focus on political intrigue.

Feb 23 • 08:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater: Hell with Bang

The Stuttgart theater evening highlights a dystopian scenario where Alice Weidel becomes Chancellor, reflecting on contemporary political tensions in Germany.

Feb 22 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Political Focus to Scenic: the Guru of 'los pocholos' Reappears After the Crisis Affecting Ayuso

Antonio Castillo Algarra returns to the theater with a musical focused on Spanish romances amid a political crisis.

Feb 21 • 16:52 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
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Venezi: “Attacked because she is a woman, in Italy there is much machismo.” Muti: “Let her conduct”

Beatrice Venezi discusses the backlash over her appointment at the Teatro la Fenice in Venice, attributing it to political motives and deep-seated machismo in Italy.

Feb 19 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stelios Dimopoulos: 'Theater without a political core is dead theater...'

Stelios Dimopoulos discusses the relevance of Henrik Ibsen's play 'An Enemy of the People' in the context of contemporary issues in Greek society.

Feb 17 • 07:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE NEW HIT OF THE DRAMA THEATER ⟩ Buratino's nose, Trump's voice, and power games in a Danish castle

Rainer Sarnet's production of 'Hamlet' at the Estonian Drama Theater offers a visually stunning interpretation that blends classic themes with modern political satire.

Feb 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nightmarish 'Macbeth' Would Benefit from More Blood and Chaos

A review of 'Macbeth' at Uppsala City Theatre highlights its physical acting and beautiful scenes but critiques its lack of political context.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kostas Leimonis – Gerasimos Skiadarese talk about 'Out of Matter'

A Greek politician delivers a resignation speech that offers sharp criticism of political and societal issues, inspired by the thought-provoking play 'Out of Matter' by Kostas Leimonis.

Feb 15 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Antonio Molero: "I have been caught few times with my hands in the dough, but they have been very notorious"

Antonio Molero stars in 'Luces de bohemia' at the Teatro Español in Madrid, portraying a key role in a celebrated satirical play that addresses social injustice and political corruption.

Feb 15 • 00:16 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Medea' Gains a Staging that Mirrors Environmental and Political Degradation

The new production of 'Medea' directed by Gabriel Villela uses Seneca's version to explore themes of violence and responsibility in contemporary society while reflecting on environmental and political issues.

Feb 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let's all gather together...

The article discusses the Greek political scene, comparing it to poorly acted theater, and highlights the struggles of political parties to unite under a progressive government.

Feb 12 • 07:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Smart Political Theater About Palestine

A new production of 'Hamlet' in Ramallah offers a unique perspective on Palestinian issues through political theater.

Feb 10 • 12:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Goleš Babić on the exhausting theater of Croatian politics and what is happening behind the scenes

The article discusses the impact of an EU regulation on political advertising in Croatia, highlighting the paradox of limited discourse in political discussions.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

"Independent States" – A Performance of Sharp Political Critique

The journalistic drama "Independent States," co-authored by George Paloumbis and Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos, captivates audiences with its relentless pace, raw realism, and powerful performances, based on the true story of the uncompromising doctor Vasilis Tsironis in post-junta Greece.

Feb 5 • 07:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Why 'Requiem for the End of Love' is a necessary return

The performance 'Requiem for the End of Love' concluded its series at the National Opera, highlighting it as an essential work that raises existential and political questions.

Feb 2 • 07:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

House Republicans rip Senate war powers push as 'political theater' after Trump's Venezuela raid

House Republicans criticized the Senate's effort to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, arguing that the president's recent actions do not require congressional approval.

Jan 13 • 13:18 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Nine political prisoners released, hundreds in the shadows: the Rodríguez theater

Venezuela announces the release of nine political prisoners while keeping between 800 and 1,000 others imprisoned, highlighting a strategy of gradual releases without acknowledging its authoritarian nature.

Jan 10 • 04:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Iovi Frankatou at Vima: "Himeri talks about the power that changes faces"

The adaptation of Dostoevsky's dark novella 'Himeri – The Anatomy of a Fall' is presented at Theater Thision, offering a modern political and introspective reading that engages with themes of fallenness.

Jan 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The theater that will mark 2026: the Andalusian power, an Oriol Pla in a state of grace, and the return of Coque Malla

The article discusses the uncertain political climate affecting the cultural sector in Spain, particularly theater, while highlighting significant projects and notable performances expected to shape the year 2026.

Jan 2 • 20:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

SYRIZA and New Left on the side of the workers in the theater

The Greek political party SYRIZA and the New Left are supporting workers in the theater industry amid ongoing labor disputes.

Dec 27 • 12:38 UTC

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