After 25 Years, Hugo's Ruy Blas Returns to Comédie-Française
The Comédie-Française reopens its Salle Richelieu with a revival of Victor Hugo's 1838 romantic drama Ruy Blas, directed by Julie Duclos. Starring Stéphane Varupenne and Denis Podalydès, the production runs from 15 October 2026 to 27 January 2027. Hugo's play, set in Charles II's Spain, follows a valet who poses as a nobleman to win a queen's love, blending political intrigue, comedy, and lyricism. Tickets range from €5 to €56, with performances at 20:30 and select matinees at 14:00.
Key facts
- Ruy Blas returns to the Comédie-Française after a 25-year absence.
- The production is directed by Julie Duclos.
- It stars Stéphane Varupenne and Denis Podalydès.
- The play runs from 15 October 2026 to 27 January 2027.
- Performances are at 20:30, with some dates at 14:00.
- Ticket prices range from €5 to €56.
- Victor Hugo wrote Ruy Blas in 1838.
- The plot involves a valet impersonating a nobleman to approach a queen.
Entities
Artists
- Victor Hugo
- Julie Duclos
- Stéphane Varupenne
- Denis Podalydès
- Charles II of Spain
Institutions
- Comédie-Française
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Salle Richelieu
- Spain