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🇬🇧 Mirror
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EastEnders Heather Trott star Cheryl Fergison lands new job with Katie Price

Cheryl Fergison, known for her role in EastEnders, has landed a new job starring in a UK stage play alongside Katie Price.

Feb 26 • 18:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

What Jirous Wrote from Prison to His Wife and Children. Letters Processed by Theatre Artists

The article discusses letters written by Jirous from prison to his family, which have been adapted by theater artists.

Feb 26 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Rahamaa" Goes International: Estonia's Popular Production Will Be Performed Abroad This Summer

The popular Estonian play "Rahamaa" will be performed at the Tampere Theatre Festival in August, with tickets already on sale.

Feb 26 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Dance Theatre of Harlem: The ballet revolution hits Paris

The Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Paris after four decades, showcasing its pioneering contributions to ballet and representation.

Feb 26 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian classic "In Fire" as an eco-performance. The National Theatre stages Rūdolfs Blaumanis's play.

The National Theatre of Latvia is set to premiere Rūdolfs Blaumanis's classic love story "In Fire" on March 12, designed as both a theatrical adaptation and an eco-performance.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian Classic 'In the Fire' as an Eco-Production. Rudolf Blaumanis' Play is Being Created at the National Theater

The premiere of the play 'In the Fire' by Rudolf Blaumanis will take place on March 12, at the National Theater of Latvia, emphasizing the themes of love and jealousy that resonate with contemporary audiences.

Feb 26 • 12:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava Theatre Will Present a Play About God and Euthanasia, Audience Will Vote During the Performance

The Ostrava Theatre is set to stage a play focused on the themes of God and euthanasia, involving audience participation through voting during the performance.

Feb 26 • 12:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Táňa Pauhofová: Fico is making himself a Putin riding a bear

Actress Táňa Pauhofová expresses her frustration with Slovak culture politics and discusses her resignation from the Slovak National Theatre due to disagreements with the current Minister of Culture.

Feb 26 • 09:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What's new in theaters? The theme of aging is being addressed on Latvia's stages

The new play 'When We'll Be Young Again' at the Latvian National Theatre explores themes of aging, particularly in relation to older actors' employment.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Katerina Parisinou: '...Let the light win...'

The article discusses the theatrical production of 'Lo', a sci-fi noir directed by Lefteris Papakostas, featuring Katerina Parisinou in the lead role, which invites audiences to engage closely with the performance.

Feb 26 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The world is still as bent and corrupt’: Our Friends in the North returns to the stage

The acclaimed British television series 'Our Friends in the North' is being revived on stage, highlighting ongoing themes of political corruption and social decay.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Universe of Wajnberg – An Innovative Narrative Map of the Life and Work of Mieczysław Wajnberg and the Return of Passenger to the Stage of the Grand Theatre - National Opera

A digital, bilingual narrative map is being created to showcase the life and work of composer Mieczysław Wajnberg, featuring multimedia content and expert contributions.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EastEnders star's tragic death at 65 leaving huge sum and promise to beloved co-star

The article discusses the tragic passing of EastEnders star Wendy Richard, who died from cancer at 65, and the touching promise she made to a co-star in her will.

Feb 26 • 05:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Konrad Imiela for 'Rzeczpospolita': The Last Night of the President of Warsaw

Konrad Imiela discusses his artistic project centered around the legendary Warsaw hero Stefan Starzyński, emphasizing a personal perspective rather than a political or architectural one.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Call the Midwife icon announces huge career move as series 15 comes to an end

Linda Bassett, known for her role in 'Call the Midwife,' announces her move to a stage production after the conclusion of the show's 15th series.

Feb 25 • 22:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Theatre company signals final curtain call as funding dries up

The Adelaide theatre company Slingsby announced it will shut down due to funding losses, culminating in its final performances at the Adelaide Festival.

Feb 25 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mart Kangro: we exist simultaneously in multiple realities

Artist Mart Kangro discusses his solo performance 'Medium,' which explores how individuals cope with information overload and the nature of reality.

Feb 25 • 16:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

President Alar Karise's Ideal Landscape

The article discusses President Alar Karise's speech on Independence Day and the concert held at the Estonia Theatre, emphasizing their interconnectedness.

Feb 25 • 15:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

KNAB after Shlesers' complaint about the play 'Order No. 2': The office does not assess or censor works of art

The KNAB concluded that there is no hidden pre-election campaigning in the Dailes Theatre's production 'Order No. 2', despite politician Shlesers' complaint.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Climate activist stormed Dramaten's stage

A climate activist disrupted a performance of 'Rage' at Dramaten in Stockholm by storming onto the stage with a banner.

Feb 25 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Crucible redesign revealed as iconic venue bids to keep World Snooker Championship

The Crucible Theatre is planning a significant redesign to ensure it continues to host the World Snooker Championship amidst facility criticisms.

Feb 25 • 09:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Since the Creation of the World. Famous Ancient Stories are Performed at the National Theatre

The article highlights a theatrical performance of famous ancient stories at the National Theatre in Czechia.

Feb 25 • 09:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Leonarda Ķestere-Kļaviņa outraged about former husband Ģirts Ķester's departure from the Daile Theatre

Leonarda Ķestere-Kļaviņa expresses her anger over the Daile Theatre allowing her ex-husband, actor Ģirts Ķester, to retire, questioning the decision given his talent and popularity.

Feb 25 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Colleague Awards Presented on the Birthday of Rakvere Theatre

Rakvere Theatre celebrated its 86th birthday with the announcement of colleague awards for achievements in theater production and performance.

Feb 25 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Odysseas Stamoulis: "The secret to success is love, which is everywhere..."

The interactive comedy play 'Fiakas' continues at the 'Apo Michanis' Theatre, featuring Odysseas Stamoulis in the lead role, amidst live music and traditional puppet performance.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Garden of Earthly Delights

The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus is set to showcase 'The Garden of Earthly Delights,' a new creation by choreographer Spyros Kouvaras and the Greek-French contemporary dance company Synthesis 748 Dance Co., from April 16 to 21.

Feb 25 • 06:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alleged bomb threat against Gold Coast theatre over Chinese dance group

Queensland Police are investigating a bomb threat aimed at a Gold Coast theatre that will host the Shen Yun classical Chinese dance group.

Feb 25 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Review: The Midlife Crisis in Your Head or Meditative Rave at the New Theatre

The review discusses a fresh production at Tartu New Theatre, comparing it to guided meditation and a classroom evening.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Roving performers to catch 'audiences unaware' with magic at WOMADelaide

The Melbourne physical theatre ensemble Born in a Taxi will bring unique roving performances to WOMADelaide, showcasing the evolution of street art over the years.

Feb 25 • 00:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

NDG’s Empress Theatre to be demolished, site repurposed as cultural space

The Empress Theatre in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, built in 1927, is set to be demolished with plans to preserve its iconic facade while repurposing the site as a cultural space.

Feb 24 • 22:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

He is mediocrity itself – and that is fantastic

The article discusses an ironic characterization of a production of 'Amadeus' at Aalborg Theatre, critiquing it for being overly complicated while acknowledging one redeeming factor.

Feb 24 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MELUGALERII ⟩ The party begins! The celebration of the Republic's anniversary gains momentum in the Estonia concert hall

On February 24, a concert dedicated to the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia will take place at the Estonia Theatre and Concert Hall in Tallinn.

Feb 24 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Emmerdale Lewis star's real-life romance with partner who works in showbiz

Actor Bradley Riches, who plays Lewis on Emmerdale, is in a real-life relationship with theatre director Scott Johnston.

Feb 24 • 17:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Independent theatres criticize Klempíř's budget. Ticket prices will rise and a third of them may close.

Independent theatres in Czechia are voicing strong objections to the proposed budget by Minister Klempíř, which could lead to increased ticket prices and potential closures of a third of these theatres.

Feb 24 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE PHOTOS: See who is arriving at the presidential reception at the Estonia concert hall

The state of Estonia will celebrate its 108th anniversary on February 24, with President Alar Karis hosting a reception at the Estonia Theatre and Concert Hall in Tallinn.

Feb 24 • 14:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After leaving the Dailes Theatre, actress Dārta Daneviča reveals: "I know what is happening there!"

Actress Dārta Daneviča comments on the recent situation at the Dailes Theatre regarding her colleague Lelde Dreimane's contract termination.

Feb 24 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A musical story for the Greeks who endured…

The musical performance 'ASTORIA' brings to life the struggles and resilience of Greek immigrants in 1920s and 1930s New York, set in an Astoria café that serves as a heart for the community.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Construction of the National Theatre extension postponed

The Latvian government has postponed the construction deadline for the National Theatre extension in Riga to October 9, 2036, due to geopolitical factors and changes in state funding priorities.

Feb 24 • 11:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Lomas, Children, Borscht. How Ukrainians Live at the Chekhov Theatre

The article chronicles the experiences of Ukrainian artists living and working at the Chekhov Theatre in Latvia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Architect: Designing the Tallinn City Theatre was a real challenge

Architect Ralf Lõoke noted that designing the Tallinn City Theatre was a significant challenge due to its location.

Feb 24 • 10:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Construction of the Addition to the National Theatre of Latvia is Delayed

The construction of the addition to the Latvian National Theatre has been postponed due to geopolitical circumstances and changes in state funding priorities.

Feb 24 • 09:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KNAB responds to Šlesers that it does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the upcoming Dailes Theatre performance

The Corruption Prevention and Combatation Bureau (KNAB) has stated that it sees no evidence of hidden pre-election campaigning in a forthcoming Dailes Theatre production concerning former President Valdis Zatlers' 2011 decree, despite requests from politician Ainars Šlesers to halt the show.

Feb 24 • 07:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

KNAB does not see hidden pre-election campaigning in the Dailes Theatre production 'Order No. 2'

The Latvian Anti-Corruption Bureau (KNAB) found no evidence of hidden political campaigning in the Dailes Theatre's production, despite concerns raised by politician Šlesers.

Feb 24 • 02:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Did actress Marie Knudsen Fogh kill her boyfriend 10 years ago?

The article discusses the unresolved disappearance of actress Marie Knudsen Fogh's boyfriend over a decade ago, connecting it to her current work in a play that explores themes of identity and tragedy.

Feb 23 • 21:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Vanemuise's New Production Examines the Opposition Between the Business and Academic World

A new theatrical production at the Vanemuine Theatre delves into the conflict between academia and the business world, focusing on the struggles of a social psychology professor.

Feb 23 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater: How a Too Long Evening in the Salon

The article reflects on the imminent end of Wilfried Schulz's tenure at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus, highlighting the theatre's successful past decade and the upcoming leadership change.

Feb 23 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Celebrated Ballet Premiere in Nuremberg: Richard Siegal Evokes the Great Spirits of Dance Theatre

Richard Siegal's debut ballet performance in Nuremberg pays homage to the legacy of the Ballets Russes with a striking interpretation of 'Petrushka' set to Igor Stravinsky's music.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The "5th Step": Alexandros Chrysanthopoulos, Pantelis Dentakis, and Thanasis Tokakis on the Dark Side of Human Relationships

The play 'The 5th Step' at Mikro Horn Theatre explores the complex dynamics of a relationship between an alcoholic and his guide, raising questions about care turning into control within human relationships.

Feb 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

João Bosco will perform in the United States to celebrate his 80th birthday

Brazilian singer and composer João Bosco will kick off his 80th birthday celebrations with a concert on April 25 at the McCarter Theatre Center in New Jersey.

Feb 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ilse Aichinger's 'The Greater Hope' at the Nuremberg State Theatre: How Children Defy Persecution

The article reviews a German stage adaptation of Ilse Aichinger's novel 'The Greater Hope,' focusing on children who endure and resist the impacts of persecution.

Feb 22 • 11:21 UTC

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