MINACK THEATRE
Read moreThis magnificent theatre enjoys a spectacular location, perched on the cliffs of the small municipality of Porthcurno. Although it looks like an antique hemicycle, its construction only began in 1930, thanks to the plans of a tireless English lady, Miss Cade, who completed most of it. It still hosts performances in the summer and the back of each seat bears the inscription of a work : The Merchant of Venice, Alice in Wonderland... If you're in the area during the summer, be sure to spend the evening.
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
Read moreThe construction of the theatre was the result of combined passions and energies, helped by private donations: until the 19th century, Shakespeare's birthplace and all the places where he had stayed were visited, he was worshipped, but not celebrated, because there was no theatre in Stratford. In 1870, Charles Flower donated the land. A circular theatre opened its doors in 1879. However, no troupe is yet permanently installed: performances take place in April (for Shakespeare's birthday) and in summer only. The building having been completely destroyed in 1926, the current theatre was built in 1932, thanks to a private donation, according to Elisabeth Scott's plans. A first company was established in 1950, including John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, among others... But the Royal Shakespeare Company was really founded in 1961, thanks to Peter Hall, who built a second theatre (The Swan) and set up a stage in London, the Barbican Theatre. Over the past 30 years, the company has been enriched by the work of Ben Kingsley, Vanessa Redgrave, Jeremy Irons and, more recently, Kenneth Brannagh. Curiously enough, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre work together behind the scenes, so that Falstaff can be found alongside La Mouette, Othello, La Duchesse de Malfi.... in all courtesy! Guided tours are regularly conducted by Shakespearean theatre enthusiasts who will teach you the history of backstage and rehearsals.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Read morePavarotti made his debut there, Van Morrison recorded a live album in 1984 and Sarah Bernhardt, Orson Welles, Laurel and Hardy had already performed there long before... Grand Opera House, the largest theater in Northern Ireland, has been a fixture on the Belfast cultural scene since 1895. The building is a mixture of Victorian style with its red bricks and oriental influenced decorative elements with its minarets (English architect Frank Matcham). The theater hosts the greatest shows (ballets, operas, musicals ...).
BIGGAR PUPPET THEATRE
Read moreThe Biggar Puppet Theatre is an institution that extends far beyond Biggar's borders, as it is known around the world and regularly tours internationally. It is also the only institution of its kind in Scotland. For 40 years, the shows have been thrilling the childlike souls of their spectators and inviting them to poetic journeys. These are shows with large puppets, manipulated in the Bunraku style, designed for children, but widely appreciated and appreciated by adults.
PRINCESS PAVILION
Read moreA 5-minute concert room from Gyllyngvase Beach, the programming of beautiful musical surprises.