After graduating as an all-round performing artist and teacher from LMIPA in Amsterdam, Marieke van den Wall Bake has appeared on television, at events and theaters. Passionate about the arts, she has taught students all over the world, from the Netherlands to Ireland and rural India, aiming to co-create and unlock the full potential of her pupils. Whilst working in the field of arts, Marieke continued her education. In 2011, she received her university degree in Cultural Anthropology and Social Development, giving her the complimentary skills to work behind the scenes, analyze situations critically, and interview people to uncover what is beneath the surface. Through her work in rural Africa, she earned a spot on the TEDx stage in 2014. Understanding the need for innovation and different perspectives, Marieke decided to devote her time to TEDx, and became co-organizer and speakers lead for the first TEDxMonteCarlo in 2016, and continued her commitment since as TEDxMonteCarlo’s Event Manager. Writing for Broadway World allows Marieke to harness and express her diverse professional background, and gives her the opportunity to portray various views on theatre pieces: not only from the perspective of a performance enthusiast and critic, but also from the insider’s view of being a performer and event manager. Marieke currently lives in Monaco, still performing from time to time whilst working on her second book, and is founder of "Co-creation" and "Think Tank Monaco".
BWW Review: OTELLO at the Opera de Monte-Carlo
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
The closing of the Monte-Carlo Opera season of 2018-2019 could not have ended better than with the new production of Verdi's Otello. And Monaco knew it: under the keen direction of Daniele Callegari and based on the play by Shakespeare, the opera was completely sold-out.
BWW Review: ARIODANTE at Monte-Carlo Opera
March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019
For the first time in history, Ariodante has stepped on the Monte-Carlo Opera stage, bewildering and enchanting the Monegasque audience in this 3+ hour opera by Handel. Following the success of the Salzberg Festival production (under the keen eye of Christof Loy), the opera is set in the captivating Salle Garnier with no other than Cecilia Bartoli playing the role of Ariodante.
BWW REVIEW: TEDxMONTECARLOSALON at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
It's uncommon these days to find people who have never heard of TED. Evidently, I am talking about the inspiring event and videos one can watch online, and not the blockbuster movie about a talking bear. However, how many people know about TEDx Salons?
BWW Review: AN AFTERNOON WITH THE MASTERS OF CLASSICISM at Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo
November 8, 2018
November 8, 2018
On the 4th of November, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo (OPMC) invited the audience on a beautiful tour of 'Les Maitres du Classicisme' with not just one performance on the program, but two. With guest conductor Gabor Takacs-Nagy at the helm and guest soloists Pablo Ferrandez (violoncello), and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano) for the first performance in the morning, and Andreas Ottensamer (clarinet) in the afternoon, the particularly windy day filled with Haydn and Mozart simply felt like a gift.
BWW Review: A MORNING WITH THE MASTERS OF CLASSICISM at Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo
November 8, 2018
November 8, 2018
On the 4th of November, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo (OPMC) invited the audience on a beautiful tour of 'Les Maitres du Classicisme' with not just one performance on the program, but two. With guest conductor Gabor Takacs-Nagy at the helm and guest soloists Pablo Ferrandez (violoncello), and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano) for the first performance in the morning, and Andreas Ottensamer (clarinet) in the afternoon, the particularly windy day filled with Haydn and Mozart simply felt like a gift.
BWW Review: BLUES NIGHT - with Buddy Guy, Johnny Gallagher and Manu Lanvin at the Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo
November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018
On the 27th of October, 2018, music enthusiasts gathered in the magnificent Salle Garnier in the Monte-Carlo Casino to enjoy an extraordinary 'Blues Night' with Manu Lanvin, Johnny Gallagher and no one less than legend Buddy Guy. Never before have these three gifted masters shared a stage in Monaco, and thus the promise of a unique and rocking evening was in the cards.
BWW Review: THE ART OF THE TEESE / Dita Von Teese at Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo - Glamour, Seduction, and Striptease
October 25, 2018
October 25, 2018
On the evening of the 20th of October, 2018, Monaco was treated to the long-awaited show of glamour, beauty, and temptation by the Queen of Burlesque in 'The Art of the Teese'. For the first time in Monaco, Dita Von Teese set foot on the Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo stage, dazzling the crowd in the art of seduction, burlesque striptease, and physical beauty.
BWW Review: CONCERT AT THE PRINCE'S PALACE at Palais De Monaco - A Royal Treat Under The Stars
July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018
It is not every day one is able to enjoy a concert in the magnificent palace of Monaco. Nevertheless, for a few days in summer, the palace opens its doors for the Palace Concerts, featuring the Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte-Carlo with guest conductors and soloists from all over the world, making an evening in the open courtyard of the royal residence even more enchanting.
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