Nathalie Sarraute's "C'est beau" Enters Comédie-Française Repertoire at Studio-Théâtre
Clément Hervieu-Léger has recently been appointed as the general administrator of the Comédie-Française, where he is introducing Nathalie Sarraute's comedic play "C'est beau." This production will take place at the Studio-Théâtre, the venue where he made his directorial debut in 2011. The play, originally written for radio in 1972, explores a couple's attempts to engage with their son while navigating artistic themes, shedding light on the generational and communicative challenges between parents and their children. Performances are scheduled from November 26, 2026, to January 14, 2027, with tickets priced between 8 and 30 euros at the Galerie du Carrousel du Louvre in Paris.
Key facts
- Nathalie Sarraute enters the Répertoire of the Comédie-Française with the play "C'est beau."
- Clément Hervieu-Léger is the new administrateur général of the Comédie-Française.
- The production is staged at the Studio-Théâtre, where Hervieu-Léger first directed the Troupe in 2011.
- "C'est beau" was originally created for radio in 1972.
- The play depicts a couple unable to say the words "c'est beau" in front of a work of art because their son is present.
- The cast includes Alexandre Pavloff, Suliane Brahim, Véronique Vella and Nicolas Lormeau.
- Performances run from 26 November 2026 to 14 January 2027, Wednesday to Sunday at 18h30.
- Tickets cost between 8 and 30 euros at the Studio-Théâtre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
Entities
Artists
- Nathalie Sarraute
- Clément Hervieu-Léger
- Alexandre Pavloff
- Suliane Brahim
- Véronique Vella
- Nicolas Lormeau
Institutions
- Comédie-Française
- Studio-Théâtre
- Troupe
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Galerie du Carrousel du Louvre
- 99 rue de Rivoli
- Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre