Tuesday 15
Quatuor Monoïkos – an OPMC musical happy hour
The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra present this ‘Grande Saison’ musical happy hour from 18:30 at the Auditorium Rainier III. The Quatuor Monoïkos group will take to the stage to perform a selection of Beethoven’s music.
Discover more on the OPMC website here and buy tickets here.
‘Edward Scissorhands‘
From 19:00, the Théâtre des Variétés will screen the 1990 American film, ‘Edward Scissorhands’ featuring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. The film is directed by Tim Burton.
The film will run in English with French subtitles. For further information, check out the Tout L’Art du Cinema website here.
Thursday 17
Nouvelle Vague – Thursday Live Sessions
The Parisian band ‘Nouvelle Vague’ will take to the stage of the Grimaldi Forum’s INDIGO venue from 18:30. Check out one of their earlier performances below:
Entrance is free but reservations are recommended and can be made by calling +377 9999 3000 from 12:00 until 19:00 between Tuesday and Saturday. For further information, click here.
‘Mariåj en Chønsons’ – a Princess Grace Theatre production
The Princess Grace Theatre presents this 2020/21 season production. ‘Mariåj en Chønsons’ is staged by Jean-Claude Cotillard features Blønd & Blond & Blond in the roles of Tø, Glär et Mår.
Further information can be found on the Princess Grace Theatre website, available here. While tickets can be bought here. The performance will commence at 19:00
Saturday 19
Cendrillon – a Ballets de Monte Carlo production
Jean-Christophe Maillot and the Ballets de Monte Carlo present ‘Cendrillon’. Choreographed by Maillot himself, this production will be performed in the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum from 16:00 on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20.
For further information regarding this event click here, while tickets can be bought here.
Sunday 20
‘Les Demoiselles de Rochefort’
From 11:00, the Grimaldi Forum’s Salle Camille Blanc will screen the 1967 French film ‘Les Demoiselles de Rochefort’, directed by Jacques Demy.
The film will run in French, for further information check out the ‘Tout L’Art du Cinema’ website available here.
Concert de Noël – an OPMC ‘Spiritual Concert’
The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate the festive spirit with this Christmas concert in the Cathédral de Monaco from 16:00. ‘Le Petit Chanteurs de Monaco are joined by Olivier Vernet on the organ, while Peter Szüts directs.
Entrance is free for all but spaces are limited. For more information on the OPMC website, click here.
Cendrillon – a Ballets de Monte Carlo production Day 2
Jean-Christophe Maillot and the Ballets de Monte Carlo present ‘Cendrillon’. Choreographed by Maillot himself, this production will be performed in the Salle des Princes of the Grimaldi Forum from 16:00 on Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20.
For further information regarding this event click here, while tickets can be bought here.
In the cinemas 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: a snapshot from the 1967 French film ‘Les Demoiselles de Rochefort’
