Alain Françon's "La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro" Triumphs at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin

At the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin in Paris, Alain Françon directs a vibrant production of Beaumarchais's "La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro," with Vincent Dedienne as Figaro and Micha Lescot as Count Almaviva. The play, originally created in 1784 at the Comédie Française after the success of "Le Barbier de Séville," faced six years of royal censorship due to its attacks on power before its triumphant premiere. Mozart adapted it into the opera "Les Noces de Figaro" in 1786. The plot unfolds in an imaginary Spain, where Figaro, now the Count's concierge, prepares to marry Suzanne, the Countess's maid, but encounters obstacles from Almaviva and Marceline. Françon's staging, described as rhythmic and Mozart-like, features a large cast of actors and musicians. The production highlights themes of insubordination and female empowerment, with standout performances by Alix Poisson as the Countess, Ana Blagojević as Suzanne, and Noémie Lvovsky as Marceline. The creative team includes set designer Jacques Gabel, costume designer Pétronille Salomé, and musicians Florianne Bonanni, Julia Sinoimeri, Noémie Schindler, and Selmaccord, who perform Marie-Jeanne Serero's compositions between acts. The review praises the ensemble's talent and the seamless integration of music, words, and stage action, calling it a production that will make its mark. Written by Hélène Kuttner for Artistikrezo, the article lauds the energy and philosophical depth of this theatrical event.