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Theatre of war

17 April 2008

Since the War in Afghanistan began in 2001, Nato, US and Afghan troops have attempted to restore order in the country. Yet today 10 per cent of the nation is in Taliban hands, the drug trade is rife and suicide bombers are…

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Theatre of the absurd

22 June 2017

From Christian radio to the first televised breasts, VPRO has navigated an obscure path to become a broadcaster with a clear vision of adventure, surrealism and optimism in its programming.

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Theatre of life

15 November 2012

In a prime location in the heart of Munich there is a building for retired actors, artists and journalists who have their rents subsidised by a foundation that made its money in the circus. A good portfolio helps win you…

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Inside the world’s largest costume company

20 February 2023

Peris Costumes is the world’s largest company dedicated to selling and renting costumes for film, stocking more than 10 million garments. Monocle took a peek behind the scenes of its Madrid-based HQ to meet its artisans and…

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19. Set the scene

21 January 2021

Melbourne’s Sun Theatre is a prime example of how the magic of cinema can boost an area long after the credits roll.

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Hero’s return

21 September 2017

The Canadian diplomat who foiled a terror attack is back in the country of his forebears: Ireland.

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Berlin: The Monocle Travel Guide

28 February 2017

For a long time Berlin lacked the wealth and stability of other capital cities so ingenuity prevailed. It's now known as a place where creativity is fostered, resourcefulness encouraged and originality embraced. Published…

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The Monocle Arts Review - Theatre: Matt Wolf

18 January 2017

Matt Wolf, theatre critic for ‘The International New York Times’, reviews plays in London and New York, including ‘Othello’, ‘The Front Page’, ‘The Kite Runner’, ‘Promises Promises’ and ‘Wish List’.

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The Monocle Arts Review - Theatre: Matt Wolf

28 September 2016

Theatre critic Matt Wolf rounds up London’s latest on-stage offerings, including ‘Imogen’ at the Globe, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart in ‘No Man’s Land’ and ‘Jess and Joe Forever’ at the Orange Tree Theatre.

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The Monocle Arts Review - Theatre: Dominic Maxwell

29 June 2016

We review a trio of plays now in London, including the Almeida Theatre’s production of Shakespearean tragedy ‘Richard III’ and an Australian take on ‘King Lear’ called ‘The Shadow King’ at the Barbican. Plus: we assess the…

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The Monocle Arts Review - Theatre: Dominic Maxwell

13 January 2016

On this week’s theatre review we discuss two new revivals, one of the scandalous drama ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ and the other of musical hit ‘Guys and Dolls’ as well as the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg’s play ‘The…

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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 432: The theatre of war

28 August 2024

Andrew Mueller explains why the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah seems to have peaked – and promptly fizzled out – over the weekend.

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The Monocle Arts Review - Theatre: Broadway

11 March 2015

Critic Matt Wolf reviews the best plays in Broadway including Helen Mirren’s ‘The Audience’, romantic musical ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ and comedian Larry David’s new play ‘Fish in the Dark’.

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Stage right

12 June 2015

As artistic director at the Sydney Theatre Company, playwright Andrew Upton has helped pen a star part for the city’s iconic cultural institution. He talks to Monocle about what makes Sydney so special and why telling…

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In betweener

17 August 2017

The theatre director on the art of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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The Monocle Arts Review - Theatre: Pittsburgh playwrights

10 August 2016

We head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to hear about a production of ‘Seven Guitars’ in the former childhood backyard of its writer August Wilson. Plus: we hit the streets of London to explore an immersive audio project called…