British culture

Monocle: “Tyler Brûlé and Andrew Tuck visit Maximos Mansion in Athens to meet one of Europe’s most dynamic leaders”

London's Tate Museum on May 26 cancelled this year's Turner Prize because of the coronavirus and said it will award 10,000 grants to 10 deserving British artists instead.    

Judges would have traditionally announced a short-list for the prestigious competition this month and revealed the winner -- and awarded an accompanying 25,000 ($30,800, 28,100 euro) prize -- in December.    

The Thessaloniki Concert Hall is screening a production of "One Man, Two Guvnors" live from the National Theatre in London on Saturday at 9 p.m. Based on Carlo Goldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters," the critically acclaimed comedy is directed by the National's artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, and stars James Corden. The screening is in English with Greek subtitles.

"Some people think life is a tragedy and we are all going to die, and some people think life is a comedy. I belong to the second group," John Cleese tells me from the other end of the telephone line.

Legendary English comedic actor, screenwriter and producer John Cleese will be visiting Athens to perform at the Odeon of Herod Atticus. His performance, called "Last Time to See Me Before I Die," is part of his ongoing European tour.

An old letter written by late British art historian Kenneth Clark reveals that the former British Museum Trustee had argued in favor of the return of the Parthenon sculptures.

And now for something completely different: The Culture Ministry and the Central Archaeological Council have just announced that renowned British comedian John Cleese will be performing at the Herod Atticus Theater later this year.

John McCallum

The City of Belgrade has decided to lift a ban on sale of alcoholic beverages, including beer, and pyrotechnics from 22:00 until 06:00 CET.

This ban applied to stores and craft businesses. Councilors on Monday adopted the changes that will come into effect once they are published in the City of Belgrade Official Gazette in a week's time.

The 5th International Dog Festival-Athens 2015 will take place from October 9 to 11 at the renovated “MEC-Mediterranean Exhibition Center” in Paiania (301 Lavriou Avenue). The three-day festival is for pet owners and their furry friends with events aimed at increasing people’s awareness regarding their pets needs.