Keywords: Theatre


Wigs play a vital role in traditional Japanese kabuki theatre

In the world of Japanese kabuki theatre, appearance is inseparable from performance, and one of the most essential elements is the wig. This traditional art form, known for its dramatic makeup, elaborate costumes, and stylized acting, relies heavily on highly specialized craftsmen who create and style......

Disney uses sign language to make its songs accessible to deaf audiences

The The Walt Disney Company has launched a new initiative aimed at making some of its most popular animated songs accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences through the use of sign language performances. To mark Deaf History Month in the United States, Disney adapted three well-known musical sequences......

Oscars set for major shake-up with move to streaming and new venue

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced significant changes to the future of the Oscars ceremony, marking a turning point in how the iconic film awards will be broadcast and staged. The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 14, 2027, followed by the milestone 100th edition......

Marrakech to host university theatre festival celebrating creativity and expression

The city of Marrakech will host a new edition of the university theatre festival from April 7 to 9, bringing together student talent from across the country. Organized by Cadi Ayyad University, the event aims to highlight the role of theatre as a platform for expression and critical thinking. Held under......

Chichaoua celebrates world theatre day with a vibrant artistic evening

Chichaoua hosted a lively artistic evening on Friday to mark World Theatre Day, celebrated annually on March 27. The event took place at the city’s cultural center, bringing together theatre professionals, local artists, and enthusiasts of what is often described as the “art of arts.” Organized......

Tony-winning British actress Jane Lapotaire dies aged 81

Jane Lapotaire, the British stage and screen actress celebrated for her commanding performances in theatre, television, and film, has died at the age of 81. Her career spanned more than six decades and included a Tony Award-winning portrayal of French singer Édith Piaf on Broadway. Born Jane......

Bryan Adams to perform two intimate shows in Rabat and Tangier

Bryan Adams will bring his acoustic tour, The Bare Bones Show, to Morocco this spring for two exclusive performances in Rabat and Tangier, marking a rare and intimate appearance by the Canadian rock icon in the country . The concerts are scheduled for May 5, 2026 at Théâtre Mohammed V in......

Tom Stoppard dies at 88, celebrated playwright and screenwriter of “Brazil” and “Shakespeare in Love”

British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard has passed away at the age of 88 at his home in southwestern England, according to a statement released by his agency, United Agents. The agency expressed its sorrow in an official message, noting that Stoppard died peacefully at his residence in Dorset. Born......

French filmmaker and playwright Xavier durringer dies at 61

French screenwriter, director and playwright Xavier Durringer has died suddenly at the age of 61 following a heart attack, his agent Céline Kamina announced on Sunday. The artist passed away at his home in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, near Avignon. “Nothing could have foreshadowed this devastating......