Wednesday 9
‘Le Père Noël a Disparu’ – A Princess Grace Theatre production
Join elves Mirliton and Sobriquet as they travel the world in search of their missing boss, Santa Claus. This 2020/21 season Princess Grace Theatre production is suitable for children aged at least 3 years-old. The performance will commence at 15:00 at the Princess Grace Theatre and will run for 55 minutes without an interval.
For further information regarding the performance click here, while ticket information can be found here.
Thursday 10
Embrasse-Moi Idiot!
Coming to the Théâtre des Variétés on December 10 and 11, is a story about a romantic friendship. “An English comedy… In a French style!”, this performance features Karine Battaglia and Cyrille Etourneau. The performance will commence at 19:30 and further information, including that for tickets, can be found here.
Friday 11
MADE IN JAPAN IN MONACO
From December 11 to 13, the first edition of the MADE IN JAPAN IN MONACO fair will take place at the INDIGO venue of the Grimaldi Forum. “Discover specialties, Teas, Japanese sake and other products available only in Japan!”, this event will allow guests to explore Japanese cuisine and culture.
On December 11, the event will run from 15:00 until 19:00 and M. Louis Ducruet will attend the opening ceremony from 15:30. For further information regarding the event, click here. Entrance is five euros at the door.
Embrasse-Moi Idiot!
The second and final performance of this piece of French romantic theatre will also commence at 19:30 at the Théâtre des Variétés on December 11. Further information regarding the event and tickets can be found here.
‘Dov’è la Luna’ and ‘Core Meu’
‘La Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo’ presents this two-part performance, with both parts being choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot. ‘Dov’è la Luna’ focusses on the dance between life and death while ‘Core Mue’ has a different theme altogether.
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will take over the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum for three consecutive days, from December 11 to 13, so there are plenty of opportunities to attend. The first performance, held on December 11, will commence at 18:30. As Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo are among the cultural entities taking part in the extended ‘Culture & Vous à Monaco!’ program, guests benefit from ticket prices of just five euros.
For more information regarding the event click here, while tickets can be bought here.
Saturday 12
MADE IN JAPAN IN MONACO Day 2
The second day of the MADE IN MONACO IN JAPAN fair will take place on December 12 at the INDIGO venue of the Grimaldi Forum, the event will run from 10:00 until 18:00. For further information regarding the event, click here. Entrance is five euros at the door.
‘Tempête et Passion’ an OPMC production
The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra present this ‘Grande Saison’ production from 18:00 at the Auditorium Rainier III. Cornelius Meister is joined on stage by Daniel Lozakovich, who will direct and play the violin respectively. On the evening’s program are Schumann, Von Weber and Mendelssohn.
Discover more on the OPMC website, while tickets can be bought here.
‘Dov’è la Luna’ and ‘Core Meu’ Day 2
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo return to the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum for the second day of this performance on December 12. The performance will commence at 18:30.
As Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo are among the cultural entities taking part in the extended ‘Culture & Vous à Monaco!’ program, guests benefit from ticket prices of just five euros. For more information regarding the event click here, while tickets can be bought here.
Sunday 13
MADE IN JAPAN IN MONACO Day 3
The third day of the MADE IN MONACO IN JAPAN fair will take place on December 13 at the INDIGO venue of the Grimaldi Forum, the event will run from 10:00 until 18:00. For further information regarding the event, click here. Entrance is five euros at the door.
‘Beethoven 2020’ – an OPMC recital
The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra present this ‘Grande Saison’ recital from 18:00 at the Auditorium Rainier III. Martin Helmchen is joined on stage Frank Peter Zimmermann, who will play the piano and the violin respectively. Unsurprisingly, the evening’s program consists solely of Beethoven.
Discover more on the OPMC website, while tickets can be bought here.
‘Dov’è la Luna’ and ‘Core Meu’ Day 3
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo return to the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum for the third day of this performance on December 13. The performance will commence at 16:00.
As Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo are among the cultural entities taking part in the extended ‘Culture & Vous à Monaco!’ program, guests benefit from ticket prices of just five euros. For more information regarding the event click here, while tickets can be bought here.
In the Cinema this week
Unfortunately, the Cinema des Beaux-Arts has been closed until further notice as a result of the total lockdown of France and the curfew in the Principality. Look out for updates in future editions of ‘This Week in Monaco’.
Featured image courtesy of the Princess Grace Theatre, a snapshot from the performance of ‘Le Père Noël a Disparu’
