Theater

São Paulo city hall demolished the Container Theater, occupied by Companhia Mugunzá since 2016, over the March 21-22 weekend. The group denounces the action without prior notice or permit, while the administration claims it followed a court ruling after failed negotiations.

March 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Chilean actor Cristián de la Fuente had his motorcycle stolen outside a Mexico City theater after rehearsing for the play Perfume de Gardenia. He accused police of failing to help catch the thieves despite seeing them take the vehicle. Friend Julio Camejo assisted him in filing a formal report.

In Capdenac-Gare, Aveyron, Fred Sancère leads the hybrid association Derrière le hublot, founded in 1996, which spreads art without a fixed venue. This initiative partners with local municipalities and has staged over a thousand performances in diverse spots like village halls and farms. Labeled in 2020 by the Ministry of Culture, it focuses on projects tailored to the rural landscape.

February 27, 2026 Reported by AI

The guest stars for the Karl May Games in Bad Segeberg made a strong impression in costumes. Florian Fitz, Isabel Varell, and Heinrich Schafmeister appeared as Roulin, Senorita Miranda, and Sir John Raffley, demonstrating their roles at a preview. The premiere of 'In the Valley of Death' is set for June 27.

Theater company Mum&Gypsy is staging a monodrama adaptation of Mieko Kawakami's 2017 serialized short story 'Wisteria,' titled 'Wisteria and the Three Women.' Actor Izumi Aoyagi stars as a single woman shifting between characters to depict female frustration, pain, and longing. This marks the fourth collaboration between the company and the award-winning author.

February 12, 2026 Reported by AI

Dagens Nyheter previews exciting theater productions for spring 2026 in Sweden, including a posthuman musical and 'Frankenstein' at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern. Theater workers share their expectations, and a columnist hopes for Marie Göranzon's comeback at Dramaten.