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How French comedian Paul Cabannes has taken Brazil by storm
Paul Cabannes charmed Brazil with his humorous observations on Brazilian life. We speak to him to find out how he captivated his audience.
A look behind the artistry and challenges of ‘Swan Lake’ at the Royal Danish Ballet
From shoe managers to pattern-makers, Denmark’s storied ballet company relies on a cast far larger than those who appear onstage. We meet the people who keep the show running.
How Solvej Balle turned 18 November into one of literature’s most arresting time loops
The Booker-shortlisted novelist explains how a single day evolved into a seven-book epic, and what it teaches us about ageing, relationships and our sense of time in the real world.
Tanita Tikaram on her new album and why songwriting remains a sanctuary during uncertain times
Nearly four decades on from her debut album, Tanita Tikaram reflects on her creative evolution, her sources of inspiration and how she continues to find meaning in music.
How Helen Garner turned her personal diaries into prize-winning literature
Baillie Gifford prize winning writer Helen Garner reflects on how decades of journal-keeping shaped her writing, transforming moments of love, anger and everyday life into honest, unsparing reflections on truth, ageing and what it…
Far from a closed book, Tokyo’s T-Site matters more than ever
I’m generally averse to recommendation lists. Every city has been Google Doc’d and mapped to death, especially Tokyo. And yet there’s one longtime Monocle favourite where I always send visitors: Tsutaya Books in Daikanyama,…
Museums should ask questions. But does Cairo’s new Grand Egyptian project provoke too many?
There are few cultural projects that have so perfectly captured both a nation’s ambition and its inertia as the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Two decades in the making, more than $1bn (€870m) spent and…
Perfectly in tune and en pointe: ‘Black Sabbath – The Ballet’
Sparks fly as the heavy metal band provides the soundtrack to a ballet that celebrates the birth of heavy metal.
