Theatre, Comedy, Drama, Dance

Condamine market plans revealed as Monaco sets course for major restructuring

Good Morning Monaco

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Condamine market plans revealed as Monaco sets course for major restructuring The future of La Condamine market is taking shape as Monaco’s town hall unveiled its ambitious restructuring plans, aiming to modernize the iconic marketplace while maintaining its traditional charm…

Ballets de Monte-Carlo dazzle Paris with bold artistic fusion The Ballets de Monte-Carlo are captivating audiences in Paris with a powerful program that merges classical refinement...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/06/condamine-market-plans-revealed-as-monaco-sets-course-for-major-restructuring/

Of Nuts and Bolts*

by John Faraclas

The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.

842: the pin number unlocking success!

Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:

  • a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/

Thoughts on Arts and the Sea at times of adversities

Thoughts on Arts and the Sea at times of adversities

by John Faraclas

Here comes the sun – from the mountains of Epirus, north west Greece. (Photo credits John N Faraclas)

The Greeks for nearly ten millennia have devoted a lot to the Sea in more than a multiple of ways. This medium, for over a decade, has also devoted more than ten centum of its content to all forms of Arts and we continue to support arts and its role particularly at time of adversities – bad markets, Covid et al… Laid up tonnage,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/29/thoughts-on-arts-and-the-sea-at-times-of-adversities/

Bouboulina: Untold

Bouboulina: Untold

The story of Laskarina Bouboulina, the first female admiral in naval history and a heroine of the Greek War of Independence, is in the making.

This original play will shed light on the concealed corners of her life. The production will take place in summer 2022, in Bouboulina’s 300-year-old mansion, which is now a museum on Spetses island.

A crowdfunder page to help with the production has been launched. For further information and to support to this initiative, please click on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/22/bouboulina-untold/

Princess in medical facility, Prince asks for privacy…

Princess in medical facility, Prince asks for privacy…

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco

Good Morning Monaco – Saturday, November 20, 2021

Princess in medical facility – Prince asks for privacy In a very candid and wide-ranging interview with People magazine published on Monaco’s National Day, November 19, HSH Prince Albert has given more details about the health issues of Princess Charlene…

Monaco National Day 2021
Monaco geared up for its National Day with flags galore...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/20/princess-in-medical-facility-prince-asks-for-privacy/

Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence

Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence

What a way to start your day that was this morning at the Science Museum in London where we had the chance and privilege of a press and media preview of a historic exhibition!

It was indeed a re-discovery of how Greece’s ancient civilisation questioned, contemplated and debated the natural world of Planet Ocean. For us in the shipping industry an unforgettable exhibition on all counts.

Julia Knight introducing the event

I am sure thousands will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/16/ancient-greeks-science-and-wisdom-par-excellence/

Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Festive fun will be top of the wish list when Port Solent welcomes visitors to its fantastic Festival of Christmas.

The popular event returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December with seasonal food and drink to enjoy, street entertainment, festive music and more than 90 stalls to find that perfect Christmas gift.

There will be plenty of opportunities to make memorable moments on both days – and there’s free parking at Port Solent.

On Saturday,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/02/magical-moments-at-port-solents-festival-of-christmas/

Prince Albert makes it a first…

Prince Albert makes it a first…

Good Morning Monaco – Thursday, September 16, 2021

Prince Albert makes it a first for a head of state
HSH Prince Albert took to the skies above Monaco on Tuesday in a two-seat all-electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis.

Numbers in hospital continue to fall
Only seven patients are currently being treated for coronavirus at Princess Grace Hospital. Of the five residents, one is in intensive care.

France and Monaco collaborate on Ocean
The Oceanographic Institute and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/09/16/prince-albert-makes-it-a-first/

Summer of Culture

Summer of Culture

Epidaurus – Greece July 2016: Preparations before the Performance at Epidaurus Ancient Theatre in Peloponnese, Greece. Built in the 4th century BC and it is also famous for its exceptional acoustics.

Fly me to the Moon Travel Newsletter Volume 63

From Elena Papanicolaou, Founder:

Dear Traveler,

As the sweet smell of summer fills the air, we are excited to welcome our guests and take them on a whimsical adventure to the hidden corners of Greece. 

One of the delightful pleasures of a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/30/summer-of-culture/

An update from the Director of the Hellenic Centre

An update from the Director of the Hellenic Centre

The London Hellenic Centre
Dear Members and Friends of the Hellenic Centre
 
It is over one year since we had to stop our live cultural events. Like you, I am disappointed that we are still not able to resume our normal activities, especially with Easter approaching. For the second year now, we cannot celebrate our traditional Greek Easter with red eggs and lovely music in our Great Hall. However, we have planned some music at the end of April,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/02/an-update-from-the-director-of-the-hellenic-centre/

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